How severe is CVE-2023-53161?

CVE-2023-53161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-53161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53161?

CVE-2023-53161 affects Sequoia-pgp Buffered-reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53161?

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

Does CVE-2023-53161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-53161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59772.

When was CVE-2023-53161 published?

CVE-2023-53161 was published on 2025-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-53161

CVE-2023-53161 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sequoia-pgp Buffered-reader with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.9. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59772
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Sequoia-pgp Buffered-reader
Published: 2025-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The buffered-reader crate before 1.1.5 for Rust allows out-of-bounds array access and a panic.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53161?: The buffered-reader crate before 1.1.5 for Rust allows out-of-bounds array access and a panic.
How severe is CVE-2023-53161?: CVE-2023-53161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.9, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-53161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-53161?: CVE-2023-53161 affects Sequoia-pgp Buffered-reader. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53161?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-53161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-53161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59772.
When was CVE-2023-53161 published?: CVE-2023-53161 was published on 2025-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sequoia-pgp:buffered-reader:*:*:*:*:*:rust:*:*

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