CVE-2023-46332

Summary

CVE-2023-46332 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting WebAssembly's wabt version 1.0.33. This issue involves an Out-of-Bound Memory Write in the DataSegment::Drop() function, which can result in a segmentation fault. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability to cause denial-of-service conditions or gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. Users are advised to update their wabt installation to a patched version to mitigate this risk. The Out-of-Bound Memory Write vulnerability in wabt's DataSegment::Drop() function (CVE-2023-46332) can trigger a segmentation fault, potentially allowing an attacker to cause denial-of-service conditions or gain unauthorized access. Affected users should update their wabt installation to the latest patched version to prevent potential exploitation. WebAssembly's wabt 1.0.33 contains a critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-46332) that enables an Out-of-Bound Memory Write in the DataSegment::Drop() function. This issue can lead to a segmentation fault, providing an attacker with opportunities to cause denial-of-service or gain unauthorized access to data. It is strongly recommended that users upgrade their wabt installation as soon as possible to mitigate this risk. CVE-2023-46332 refers to a memory corruption vulnerability discovered in WebAssembly's wabt 1.0.33. This issue, which results from an Out-of-Bound Memory Write in the DataSegment::Drop() function, can lead to a segmentation fault. Attackers could potentially exploit this vulnerability to trigger denial-of-service conditions or gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. Users should promptly update their wabt installation to a patched version to reduce the risk of exploitation. The WebAssembly wabt 1.0.33 release includes a significant security vulnerability (CVE-2023-46332). This issue stems from an Out-of-Bound Memory Write in the DataSegment::Drop() function, which can result in a segmentation fault. Attackers could potentially use this vulnerability to perform denial-of-service attacks or gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. All wabt users are urged to update their installations to the latest patched version to protect against potential exploitation.

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