How severe is CVE-2023-4508?

CVE-2023-4508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-4508 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-2023-4508?

CVE-2023-4508 affects Gerbv Project Gerbv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4508?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-4508 published?

CVE-2023-4508 was published on 2023-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4508

CVE-2023-4508 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gerbv Project Gerbv with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-824.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-824
Affected product: Gerbv Project Gerbv
Published: 2023-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A user able to control file input to Gerbv, between versions 2.4.0 and 2.10.0, can cause a crash and cause denial-of-service with a specially crafted Gerber RS-274X file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4508?: A user able to control file input to Gerbv, between versions 2.4.0 and 2.10.0, can cause a crash and cause denial-of-service with a specially crafted Gerber RS-274X file.
How severe is CVE-2023-4508?: CVE-2023-4508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-4508 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-2023-4508?: CVE-2023-4508 affects Gerbv Project Gerbv. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4508?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4508 published?: CVE-2023-4508 was published on 2023-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gerbv_project:gerbv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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