What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-43251?

CVE-2023-43251 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-43251?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-43251. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Nconvert CVE-2023-43251

HIGH

Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions (CWE-755)

2023-10-19 cve@mitre.org

RCE Denial Of Service Nconvert

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 19, 2023 - 15:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

XNSoft Nconvert 7.136 has an Exception Handler Chain Corrupted via a crafted image file. Attackers could exploit this issue for a Denial of Service (DoS) or possibly to achieve code execution.

AnalysisAI

XNSoft Nconvert 7.136 has an Exception Handler Chain Corrupted via a crafted image file. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-755. XNSoft Nconvert 7.136 has an Exception Handler Chain Corrupted via a crafted image file. Attackers could exploit this issue for a Denial of Service (DoS) or possibly to achieve code execution. Affected products include: Xnview Nconvert.

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.