CVE-2023-38434

Summary

CVE-2023-38434 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting the xHTTP library with the identifier 72f812d. This issue involves a double free error in the 'close_connection' function of xhttp.c. Maliciously crafted HTTP request methods can trigger this vulnerability and lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. It is crucial for users of the xHTTP library to apply the necessary patches to mitigate this risk.

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