CVE-2023-42538

moderate-risk
Published 2023-11-07

An improper input validation in saped_rec_silence in libsaped prior to SMR Nov-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to cause out-of-bounds read and write.

Do I need to act?

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0.07% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.9/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Vendors

47
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 19/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 28/34 · Critical