CVE-2023-38961
CVE-2023-38961 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Jerryscript 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: 1% (65th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Jerryscript
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer Overflwo vulnerability in JerryScript Project jerryscript v.3.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the scanner_is_context_needed component in js-scanner-until.c.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-38961?
- Buffer Overflwo vulnerability in JerryScript Project jerryscript v.3.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the scanner_is_context_needed component in js-scanner-until.c.
- How severe is CVE-2023-38961?
- CVE-2023-38961 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-2023-38961 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-38961?
- CVE-2023-38961 affects Jerryscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-38961?
- 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-2023-38961 published?
- CVE-2023-38961 was published on 2023-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:jerryscript:jerryscript:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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