CVE-2023-40857

Summary

CVE-2023-40857 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that impacts the VirusTotal yara version 4.3.2. This issue permits a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code through the yr_execute_cod function located in the exe.c component. A successful exploit could lead to the attacker gaining control of the targeted system, potentially resulting in data theft or system compromise. Users are advised to update to the latest version of yara to mitigate this risk.

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