Vulnerability Description
OpenBSD 7.3 before errata 014 is missing an argument-count bounds check in console terminal emulation. This could cause incorrect memory access and a kernel crash after receiving crafted DCS or CSI terminal escape sequences.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 7.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/7.3/common/014_wscons.patch.sigPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/openbsd/src/commit/9d3f688f46eba347e96ff0ae9506ef2061622e0cPatch
- https://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/7.3/common/014_wscons.patch.sigPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/openbsd/src/commit/9d3f688f46eba347e96ff0ae9506ef2061622e0cPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-40216?
CVE-2023-40216 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). OpenBSD 7.3 before errata 014 is missing an argument-count bounds check in console terminal emulation. This could cause incorrect memory access and a kernel crash after receiving crafted DCS or CSI te...
How severe is CVE-2023-40216?
CVE-2023-40216 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40216?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openbsd Openbsd.