#VU60261 Stack-based buffer overflow in kicad - CVE-2022-23946

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60261

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23946

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
kicad
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: KiCad EDA

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in "GCodeNumber" in the Gerber Viewer gerber and excellon GCode/Dcode parsing functionality. A remote unauthenticated attacker can #CONDITION2#, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

kicad: 6.0.0 - 6.0.1

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External links
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1460

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.