CVE-2023-35646

In TBD of TBD, there is a possible stack buffer overflow due to a missing bounds check

published October 11, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
43.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer overflow is lurking in the shadows! Without a bounds check, it’s like a chef letting anyone add extra ingredients to a recipe without checking — disaster waiting to happen! Imagine a restaurant where the chef allows patrons to bring their own toppings without checking if they belong on the pizza — next thing you know, you've got a concoction no one ordered. This stack buffer overflow operates on a similar level of recklessness, leaving the door wide open for trouble! An attacker could exploit this oversight to execute malicious code on the server, enabling them to take control without any extra privileges. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, or even worse, complete system compromise — a recipe for an absolute disaster!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where the chef allows patrons to bring their own toppings without checking if they belong on the pizza — next thing you know, you've got a concoction no one ordered. This stack buffer overflow operates on a similar level of recklessness, leaving the door wide open for trouble! This vulnerability stems from a missing bounds check in TBD, allowing remote code execution due to a stack buffer overflow. The flaw bypasses typical security measures completely, making it particularly concerning.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this oversight to execute malicious code on the server, enabling them to take control without any extra privileges. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, or even worse, complete system compromise — a recipe for an absolute disaster! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that proper bounds checking is implemented in the affected code. Regularly review code and update to the latest patches as they become available to keep security tight. You’ve got this! By addressing these issues, you’re becoming a true security hero! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00522 · 43.5th percentile
Published
2023-10-11T19:19Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 OCT 19:19Z
    In TBD of TBD, there is a possible stack buffer overflow due to a missing bounds check
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