#VU79500 Insufficient control flow management in hyperscan - CVE-2023-28711

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79500

Vulnerability risk:

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28711

CWE-ID: CWE-691

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
hyperscan
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient control flow management. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

hyperscan: 4.0.0 - 5.4.0

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00879.html

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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.