curl HSTS Data File Length CVE-2023-46219
CVE-2023-46219 Published on December 12, 2023
When saving HSTS data to an excessively long file name, curl could end up removing all contents, making subsequent requests using that file unaware of the HSTS status they should otherwise use.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-46219 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. An automatable proof of concept (POC) exploit exists. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
The software does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. The lack of proper data encryption passes up the guarantees of confidentiality, integrity, and accountability that properly implemented encryption conveys.
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Affected Versions
curl:- Version 8.4.0, <= 8.4.0 is affected.
- Version 7.84.0 and below 7.84.0 is unaffected.
Exploit Probability
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