How severe is CVE-2023-22652?

CVE-2023-22652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-22652 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22652?

CVE-2023-22652 affects Opensuse Libeconf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22652?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-22652 published?

CVE-2023-22652 was published on 2023-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22652

CVE-2023-22652 is a low-severity vulnerability in Opensuse Libeconf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Opensuse Libeconf
Published: 2023-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability in openSUSE libeconf leads to DoS via malformed config files. This issue affects libeconf: before 0.5.2.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22652?: A Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability in openSUSE libeconf leads to DoS via malformed config files. This issue affects libeconf: before 0.5.2.
How severe is CVE-2023-22652?: CVE-2023-22652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-22652 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22652?: CVE-2023-22652 affects Opensuse Libeconf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22652?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-22652 published?: CVE-2023-22652 was published on 2023-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opensuse:libeconf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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