How severe is CVE-2023-26768?

CVE-2023-26768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-26768 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26768?

CVE-2023-26768 affects Liblouis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26768?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-26768 published?

CVE-2023-26768 was published on 2023-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26768

CVE-2023-26768 is a high-severity vulnerability in Liblouis with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Liblouis
Published: 2023-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in Liblouis v.3.24.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the compileTranslationTable.c and lou_setDataPath functions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26768?: Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in Liblouis v.3.24.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the compileTranslationTable.c and lou_setDataPath functions.
How severe is CVE-2023-26768?: CVE-2023-26768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-26768 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26768?: CVE-2023-26768 affects Liblouis. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26768?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-26768 published?: CVE-2023-26768 was published on 2023-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:liblouis:liblouis:3.24.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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