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CVE-2023-30079

libeconf: Stack overflow in function read_file at libeconf/lib/getfilecontents.c

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Severity

Important

Red Hat Product Security

8.8

CVSS 3.1

Review impact separately from score.

Published · August 22, 2023

Updated · November 22, 2025

Description

A flaw was found in the libeconf library. This issue occurs when parsing a specially crafted configuration file, causing a stack-based buffer overflow that results in a denial of service.

Statement

This CVE marked as important as it can allow authenticated remote users to execute arbitrary code, or allow remote users to cause a denial of service.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-121 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow