CVE-2023-4590 — HIGH (7.3) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow vulnerability in Frhed hex editor, affecting version 1.6.0. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument through the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) registers.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kimmov	Frhed	1.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/buffer-overflow-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory
https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/buffer-overflow-vulnerabilityThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-4590?

CVE-2023-4590 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow vulnerability in Frhed hex editor, affecting version 1.6.0. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument through the Structured Exc...

How severe is CVE-2023-4590?

CVE-2023-4590 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-4590?

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