CVE-2023-38851

Summary

CVE-2023-38851 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting libxlsv version 1.6.2. A maliciously crafted XLS file can be used by a remote attacker to exploit this flaw and execute arbitrary code. Additionally, the vulnerability can lead to a denial of service. The issue is located in the xls_parseWorkBook function in xls.c at line 1018. This vulnerability poses a serious risk to systems utilizing libxlsv and requires immediate attention from administrators to apply the necessary patches or updates.

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