CVE-2023-40889
- State
- Published
- Severity
- Not scored
- Published
- Aug 29, 2023
- Updated
- Nov 4, 2025
- Reserved
- Aug 22, 2023
Description
A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the qr_reader_match_centers function of ZBar 0.23.90. Specially crafted QR codes may lead to information disclosure and/or arbitrary code execution. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker can digitally input the malicious QR code, or prepare it to be physically scanned by the vulnerable scanner.
Scores
The record has no CVSS score.
Weaknesses
The record names no weakness.
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
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n/an/a |
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References
- https://hackmd.io/%40cspl/B1ZkFZv23
- [debian-lts-announce] 20231201 [SECURITY] [DLA 3675-1] zbar security updatemailing-list
- FEDORA-2024-583e4098b9vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2024-73d5220ed3vendor-advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DC7V5YCLCPB36J2KY6WLZCABFLBRB665/
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