#VU73826 Input validation error in cURL - CVE-2023-27533
Published: March 20, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU73826
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-27533
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
cURL
cURL
Software vendor:
curl.haxx.se
curl.haxx.se
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to manipulate requests.
The vulnerability exists due to missing documentation of the TELNET protocol support and the ability to pass on user name and "telnet options" for the server negotiation. A remote attacker can manipulate the connection sending unexpected data to the server via the affected client.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.