#VU92383 Out-of-bounds read in graphviz - CVE-2023-46045
Vulnerability identifier: #VU92383
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46045
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
graphviz
Universal components / Libraries /
Libraries used by multiple products
Vendor: The Graphviz Project
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when parsing the config6a configuration file. A local user with privileges to edit the configuration file can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
graphviz: 2.36.0 - 9.0.0
External links
https://gitlab.com/graphviz/graphviz/-/issues/2441
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/73
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/01/2
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Feb/24
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Feb/24
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
