7.5
HIGH
CVE-2023-39948
Fast DDS Uncaught Exception Cascade Crash Vulnerability
Description

eprosima Fast DDS is a C++ implementation of the Data Distribution Service standard of the Object Management Group. Prior to versions 2.10.0 and 2.6.5, the `BadParamException` thrown by Fast CDR is not caught in Fast DDS. This can remotely crash any Fast DDS process. Versions 2.10.0 and 2.6.5 contain a patch for this issue.

INFO

Published Date :

Aug. 11, 2023, 2:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Aug. 21, 2023, 6:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-39948 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Debian debian_linux
1 Eprosima fast_dds
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-39948.

URL Resource
https://github.com/eProsima/Fast-DDS/files/11117197/fastdds-assert.pcap.zip Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/eProsima/Fast-DDS/issues/3422 Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/eProsima/Fast-DDS/security/advisories/GHSA-x9pj-vrgf-f68f Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5481 Third Party Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-39948 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Aug. 21, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/eProsima/Fast-DDS/files/11117197/fastdds-assert.pcap.zip No Types Assigned https://github.com/eProsima/Fast-DDS/files/11117197/fastdds-assert.pcap.zip Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/eProsima/Fast-DDS/issues/3422 No Types Assigned https://github.com/eProsima/Fast-DDS/issues/3422 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/eProsima/Fast-DDS/security/advisories/GHSA-x9pj-vrgf-f68f No Types Assigned https://github.com/eProsima/Fast-DDS/security/advisories/GHSA-x9pj-vrgf-f68f Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5481 No Types Assigned https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5481 Third Party Advisory
    Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-Other
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:eprosima:fast_dds:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.6.0 up to (excluding) 2.6.5 *cpe:2.3:a:eprosima:fast_dds:2.10.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Aug. 21, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5481 [No Types Assigned]
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.08 }} 0.01%

score

0.35196

percentile

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