CVE-2023-3255 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2023-3255 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 13/09/2023 | CVE Updated: 15/11/2024 | CVE Year: 2023
Source: redhat | Vendor: Red Hat | Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2023-3255 Description

A flaw was found in the QEMU built-in VNC server while processing ClientCutText messages. A wrong exit condition may lead to an infinite loop when inflating an attacker controlled zlib buffer in the `inflate_buffer` function. This could allow a remote authenticated client who is able to send a clipboard to the VNC server to trigger a denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-835
CWE Name: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ( Infinite Loop )
Source: Red Hat

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).