Description
A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the lookup_sequence function of ZBar 0.23.90. Specially crafted QR codes may lead to information disclosure and/or arbitrary code execution. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker can digitally input the malicious QR code, or prepare it to be physically scanned by the vulnerable scanner.
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Remediation
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
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Debian DLA |
DLA-3675-1 | zbar security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-5614-1 | zbar security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2023-45429 | A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the lookup_sequence function of ZBar 0.23.90. Specially crafted QR codes may lead to information disclosure and/or arbitrary code execution. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker can digitally input the malicious QR code, or prepare it to be physically scanned by the vulnerable scanner. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-7118-1 | ZBar vulnerabilities |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2025-11-04T18:16:44.621Z
Reserved: 2023-08-22T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2023-40890
Updated: 2024-08-02T18:46:11.207Z
Status : Modified
Published: 2023-08-29T17:15:12.917
Modified: 2025-11-04T19:15:56.343
Link: CVE-2023-40890
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN