CVE-2023-45318

Summary

CVE-2023-45318 is a critical vulnerability affecting the HTTP Server functionality of Weston Embedded uC-HTTP. The issue involves a heap-based buffer overflow, which can be exploited by an attacker sending a specially crafted network packet. Successful exploitation allows for arbitrary code execution, potentially leading to serious security compromises. This vulnerability was introduced in git commit 80d4004. System administrators are encouraged to apply the necessary patches as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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