CVE-2023-34561

A buffer overflow in the level parsing code of RobTop Games AB Geometry Dash v2.113 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via entering a Geometry Dash…

published July 11, 2023

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty buffer overflow lurks in Geometry Dash v2.113! An attacker can launch arbitrary code just by entering a level. 😱 Think of it like a video game where someone can exploit a bug to create cheat codes, letting them take control of the game in ways the developers never intended! This oversight can turn the player’s joyful experience into a chaotic mess. If exploited, an attacker could potentially take over the game environment, executing harmful commands that could corrupt save files or even extend beyond the game, affecting your device's security. The consequences could range from losing progress to more severe security risks!

Put simply

Think of it like a video game where someone can exploit a bug to create cheat codes, letting them take control of the game in ways the developers never intended! This oversight can turn the player’s joyful experience into a chaotic mess. This vulnerability arises from a buffer overflow in the level parsing logic, enabling attackers to manipulate memory and execute arbitrary code by crafting specific level inputs.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could potentially take over the game environment, executing harmful commands that could corrupt save files or even extend beyond the game, affecting your device's security. The consequences could range from losing progress to more severe security risks! To protect yourself, ensure that you're running the latest version of Geometry Dash and monitor for updates from RobTop Games. They might be cooking up a patch soon! 🚀 You've got this! Stay proactive, and keep your gaming environment secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01630 · 76.0th percentile
Published
2023-07-11T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 JUL 00:00Z
    A buffer overflow in the level parsing code of RobTop Games AB Geometry Dash v2.113 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via entering a Geometry Dash…
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