USN-8746-1: libEBML vulnerability
It was discovered that libEBML incorrectly handled certain read and write operations. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a buffer overflow, resulting in a denial of service.
Details
Original advisory: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8746-1
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Moderate exploitation riskCVE-2023-523391.1% 30-day exploitation probability. Patch within normal cadence, watch for KEV listing. Riskier than 64% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-52339 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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