CVE-2023-38855

MEDIUM

libxls 1.6.2 - Code Execution via get_string Buffer Overflow at xlstool.c:395

Title source: manual
STIX 2.1

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in libxlsv.1.6.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service via a crafted XLS file to the get_string function in xlstool.c:395.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5
EPSS 0.0077
EPSS Percentile 51.1%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-787
Status published
Products (1)
libxls_project/libxls 1.6.2
Published Aug 15, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026