Buffer overflow in Cxong Tinydir
CVE-2023-49287
TinyDir is a lightweight C directory and file reader. Buffer overflows in the `tinydir_file_open()` function. This vulnerability has been patched in version 1.2.6.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.019 (77.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Cxong Tinydir — versions < 1.2.6
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- security-advisories@github.com (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-49287?
- CVE-2023-49287 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cxong Tinydir, classified under Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow). CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2023-12-04.
- How severe is CVE-2023-49287?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-49287 known to be exploited?
- 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.