CVE-2023-38632
CVE-2023-38632 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Asynchronous Sockets For C++ Project Asynchronous Sockets For C++ with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Asynchronous Sockets For C++ Project Asynchronous Sockets For C++
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Description
async-sockets-cpp through 0.3.1 has a stack-based buffer overflow in tcpsocket.hpp when processing malformed TCP packets.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-38632?
- async-sockets-cpp through 0.3.1 has a stack-based buffer overflow in tcpsocket.hpp when processing malformed TCP packets.
- How severe is CVE-2023-38632?
- CVE-2023-38632 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-38632 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-38632?
- CVE-2023-38632 affects Asynchronous Sockets For C++ Project Asynchronous Sockets For C++. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-38632?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-38632 published?
- CVE-2023-38632 was published on 2023-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:asynchronous_sockets_for_c\+\+_project:asynchronous_sockets_for_c\+\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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