CVE-2023-38853
CVE-2023-38853 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libxls Project Libxls with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Libxls Project Libxls
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- Last modified:
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in libxlsv.1.6.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service via a crafted XLS file to the xls_parseWorkBook function in xls.c:1015.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-38853?
- Buffer Overflow vulnerability in libxlsv.1.6.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service via a crafted XLS file to the xls_parseWorkBook function in xls.c:1015.
- How severe is CVE-2023-38853?
- CVE-2023-38853 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-38853 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-38853?
- CVE-2023-38853 affects Libxls Project Libxls. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-38853?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-38853 published?
- CVE-2023-38853 was published on 2023-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:libxls_project:libxls:1.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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