Vulnerability identifier: #VU76233
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
cURL
Client/Desktop applications /
Other client software
Vendor: curl.haxx.se
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when checking the SSH sha256 fingerprint. A remote attacker can use the application to connect to a malicious SSH server, trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability requires usage of the the CURLOPT_SSH_HOST_PUBLIC_KEY_SHA256 option, and also CURLOPT_VERBOSE or CURLOPT_ERRORBUFFER options have to be set.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
cURL: 7.81.0 - 8.0.1
External links
http://curl.haxx.se/docs/CVE-2023-28319.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.