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Wazuh CVE-2023-42463

HIGH
Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)
2024-01-12 security-advisories@github.com
7.4
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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GitHub Advisory PRIMARY
7.4 HIGH
AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 19:34 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 12, 2024 - 21:15 nvd
HIGH 7.4

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. This bug introduced a stack overflow hazard that could allow a local privilege escalation. This vulnerability was patched in version 4.5.3.

AnalysisAI

Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-121. Wazuh is a free and open source platform used for threat prevention, detection, and response. This bug introduced a stack overflow hazard that could allow a local privilege escalation. This vulnerability was patched in version 4.5.3. Affected products include: Wazuh. Version information: version 4.5.3..

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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