CVE-2023-31982

CVE-2023-31982 is a high-severity vulnerability in Irontec Sngrep with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Description

Sngrep v1.6.0 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the function capture_packet_reasm_ip at /src/capture.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31982?
Sngrep v1.6.0 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow via the function capture_packet_reasm_ip at /src/capture.c.
How severe is CVE-2023-31982?
CVE-2023-31982 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-31982 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31982?
CVE-2023-31982 affects Irontec Sngrep. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31982?
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-2023-31982 published?
CVE-2023-31982 was published on 2023-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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