CVE-2023-30079

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions libeconf version 0.5.1

Description The issue is related to a stack overflow vulnerability in the read file() function of the libeconf library, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is associated with a buffer overflow in memory.

Recommendations For libeconf version 0.5.1, consider disabling the read file() function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the getfilecontents.c module to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the read file() function in sensitive operations until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.