Vulnerability identifier: #VU92383

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

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

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External links
http://gitlab.com/graphviz/graphviz/-/issues/2441
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/73
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/01/2
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Feb/24
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Feb/24

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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.