CVE-2023-38961 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Buffer Overflwo vulnerability in JerryScript Project jerryscript v.3.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the scanner_is_context_needed component in js-scanner-until.c.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jerryscript	Jerryscript	3.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://github.com/jerryscript-project/jerryscript/issues/5092ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
https://github.com/jerryscript-project/jerryscript/issues/5092ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-38961?

CVE-2023-38961 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Buffer Overflwo vulnerability in JerryScript Project jerryscript v.3.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the scanner_is_context_needed component in js-scanner-until.c.

How severe is CVE-2023-38961?

CVE-2023-38961 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-38961?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jerryscript Jerryscript.