CVE-2023-43789

Summary

CVE-2023-43789 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting the libXpm library. This issue arises from a boundary condition, which allows a local user to trigger an out-of-bounds read error. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can gain unauthorized access to memory contents on the affected system. The impact of this vulnerability is significant, as it can lead to information disclosure, potentially resulting in sensitive data being exposed. It is recommended that users update their libXpm library as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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