CVE-2023-38545: Curl and libcurl CVE-2023-38545 and CVE-2023-38546 vulnerabilities

Published Oct 3, 2023
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Updated

Accessibility. A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

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Accessibility. This issue was addressed with improved state management.

— Apple

Accounts. A privacy issue was addressed with improved private data redaction for log entries.

— Apple

AppleEvents. This issue was addressed with improved redaction of sensitive information.

— Apple

AppleGraphicsControl. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved input validation.

— Apple

AppleVA. The issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

— Apple

Credit

CVE-2023-38545, CVE-2023-38039, CVE-2023-38546, Mickey Jin@@patch1t, an anonymous researcher, Marc Newlin(SkySafe), Koh M. Nakagawa@@tsunek0h, Yann GASCUEL(Alter Solutions), Anthony Cruz Tyrant Corp@@App, Wojciech Regula(SecuRing), Zhenjiang Zhao(Pangu Team), Qianxin, Junsung Lee, Meysam Firouzi@@R00tkitSMM, Michael DePlante@@izobashi(Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Pan ZhenPeng@@Peterpan0927(STAR Labs SG Pte), Eloi Benoist-Vanderbeken@@elvanderb(Synacktiv), CVE-2023-42893, CVE-2023-3618, CVE-2020-19185, CVE-2020-19186, CVE-2020-19187, CVE-2020-19188, CVE-2020-19189, CVE-2020-19190, Ron Masas(BreakPoint), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(OffSec), Csaba Fitzl@@theevilbit(Offensive Security), Arsenii Kostromin (0x3c3e), Mattie Behrens, Joshua Jewett@@JoshJewett33, Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat, Zhongquan Li@@Guluisacat(Dawn Security Lab of JingDong), CVE-2023-5344, Pwn2car, Zoom Offensive Security Team, Nan Wang@@eternalsakura13(360 Vulnerability Research Institute), rushikesh nandedkar, SungKwon Lee (Demon.Team), Noah Roskin-Frazee, Pr, Ivan Fratric(Google Project Zero), (Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative), Don Clarke, Kirin@@Pwnrin, CVE-2023-42915, Apple

Affected Software

78 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/curl<7.81.0-1ubuntu1.14
7.81.0-1ubuntu1.14
ubuntu/curl<7.88.1-8ubuntu2.3
7.88.1-8ubuntu2.3
ubuntu/curl<8.2.1-1ubuntu3.1
8.2.1-1ubuntu3.1
ubuntu/curl<8.2.1-1ubuntu3.1
8.2.1-1ubuntu3.1
debian/curl
7.74.0-1.3+deb11u127.74.0-1.3+deb11u117.88.1-10+deb12u67.88.1-10+deb12u58.8.0-48.9.1-1
Apple macOS Sonoma<14.2
14.2
IBM Storage Protect for Virtual Environments: Data Protection for VMware<=8.1.0.0 - 8.1.22.0
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Patch available
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Patch available
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Patch available
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Patch available
Apple macOS Monterey<12.7.3
12.7.3
Fortinet FortiExtender>=7.4.0<=7.4.1
Fortinet FortiExtender>=7.2.0<=7.2.3
Fortinet FortiOS (only FGT_VM64)>=7.4.0<=7.4.1
Fortinet FortiOS (only FGT_VM64)>=7.2.0<=7.2.6
Fortinet FortiOS (only FGT_VM64)>=7.0.1<=7.0.13
Fortinet FortiProxy (only FortiProxy_VM64)>=7.4.0<=7.4.1
Fortinet FortiProxy (only FortiProxy_VM64)>=7.2.0<=7.2.7
Fortinet FortiProxy (only FortiProxy_VM64)>=7.0
Apple macOS Ventura<13.6.4
13.6.4
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Patch available
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Patch available
haxx libcurl>=7.69.0<8.4.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=37
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.3693
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3693
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2600
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.2715
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2113
Apple iOS<16.7.5
16.7.5
Apple iPadOS<16.7.5
16.7.5
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
redhat/curl<8.4.0
8.4.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/curl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.81.0-1ubuntu1.14
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/curl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.88.1-8ubuntu2.3
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/curl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.2.1-1ubuntu3.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/curl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.74.0-1.3+deb11u12Fixed in 7.74.0-1.3+deb11u11Fixed in 7.88.1-10+deb12u6Fixed in 7.88.1-10+deb12u5Fixed in 8.8.0-4Fixed in 8.9.1-1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.2
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.7.3
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade macOS Ventura to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.6.4
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.7.5
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.7.5
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.2
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/curl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4.0
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade curl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4.0
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade libcurl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.4.0

Event History

Oct 3, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 11, 2023
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
News Published
06:41 PM
Oct 18, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:52 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:52 AM
Description
Data Sourced
04:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 19, 2023
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Nov 14, 2023
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Dec 11, 2023
Data Sourced
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Updated
via Apple·12:00 AM
Description
Feb 17, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:45 AM
Description
Oct 12, 2024
Advisory Published
via FortiGuard·12:00 AM
Apr 22, 2026
Data Sourced
via GitLab·08:52 AM
Description

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this security advisory?

The vulnerability ID for this security advisory is CVE-2023-38545.

2

What is the title of the security advisory?

The title of the security advisory is [SECURITY ADVISORY] curl: CVE-2023-38545: SOCKS5 heap buffer overflow.

3

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability has not been specified.

4

What software is affected by this vulnerability?

The affected software is curl, with specific versions mentioned in the security advisory.

5

How can I fix this vulnerability?

You can fix this vulnerability by updating curl to the recommended versions provided in the security advisory.

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