CVE-2023-6936

MEDIUM

wolfssl < 5.6.6 - Heap Buffer Over-Read via WOLFSSL_CALLBACKS

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In wolfSSL prior to 5.6.6, if callback functions are enabled (via the WOLFSSL_CALLBACKS flag), then a malicious TLS client or network attacker can trigger a buffer over-read on the heap of 5 bytes (WOLFSSL_CALLBACKS is only intended for debugging).

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Issue Tracking, Patch patch
https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/pull/6949/

Scores

CVSS v3 5.3
EPSS 0.0060
EPSS Percentile 43.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-125 CWE-126
Status published
Products (1)
wolfssl/wolfssl < 5.6.6
Published Feb 20, 2024
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026