CVE-2023-45929

S-Lang 2.3.2 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via the function fixup_tgetstr()

Critical · published March 27, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A little slip in S-Lang 2.3.2 can trigger a segmentation fault like a waiter dropping a tray of delicate dishes! Imagine a restaurant where a waiter accidentally spills food everywhere because their tray just can't hold it together. That's what happens in S-Lang; it can't manage the memory correctly, leading to crashing issues! If an attacker exploits this flaw, they could cause the application to crash unexpectedly, potentially exposing sensitive data or disrupting services completely. This segmentation fault could create a pathway for even more severe vulnerabilities. The stakes are high!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where a waiter accidentally spills food everywhere because their tray just can't hold it together. That's what happens in S-Lang; it can't manage the memory correctly, leading to crashing issues! This vulnerability in S-Lang 2.3.2 is caused by a segmentation fault in the function fixup_tgetstr(), allowing an attacker to crash the program, leading to denial of service.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this flaw, they could cause the application to crash unexpectedly, potentially exposing sensitive data or disrupting services completely. This segmentation fault could create a pathway for even more severe vulnerabilities. The stakes are high! Update S-Lang to version 2.3.3 or later to patch this issue. It's also wise to review any applications that depend on S-Lang for possible impacts and implement a monitoring strategy to detect unusual behavior. You’ve got this! Tackle this update and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00710 · 53.0th percentile
Published
2024-03-27T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 MAR 00:00Z
    S-Lang 2.3.2 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via the function fixup_tgetstr()
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