CVE-2023-28448: Versionize :deserialize Implementation For FamStructWrapper<T> Is Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-8vxc-r5wp-vgvc
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CVSS 5.7
CWE-125
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-28448 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.7) :deserialize implementation for famstructwrapper<t> is vulnerability (CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read) affecting Versionize libraries in the crates.io ecosystem. The issue involves :deserialize implementation for famstructwrapper<t> is lacking bound checks, potentially leading to out of bounds memory accesses. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.1.10.

CVE-2023-28448 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-28448
GHSA Identifier GHSA-8vxc-r5wp-vgvc
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.7
CWE Classification CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read
Affected Product Versionize
Package Ecosystem crates.io
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.7

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2023-28448

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Versionize dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

versionize fixed: 0.1.10 
Upgrade versionize to 0.1.10
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for versionize

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-28448, inspect your project dependencies for Versionize:

inspect dependencies for versionize

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Versionize in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.1.10), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read, where the product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. In Versionize, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Impact An issue was discovered in the `Versionize::deserialize` implementation provided by the `versionize` crate for `vmm_sys_util::fam::FamStructWrapper`, which can lead to out of bounds memory accesses. ### Patches The impact started with version 0.1.1. The issue was corrected in version 0.1.10 by inserting a check that verifies, for any deserialized header, the lengths of compared flexible arrays are equal and aborting deserialization otherwise. ### Workarounds \- ### References - https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/versionize/pull/53

CVE-2023-28448 Affected Versionize Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.1.10
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
versionize
 crates.io
≥ 0.1.1
< 0.1.10
0.1.10

References

GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/versionize/security/advisories/GHSA-8vxc-r5wp-vgvc
NVD — CVE-2023-28448 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28448
Versionize Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/versionize/pull/53
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/versionize/commit/a57a051ba006cfa3b41a0532f484df759e008d47
Versionize Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/versionize
Versionize Release RELEASE
https://github.com/firecracker-microvm/versionize/releases/tag/v0.1.10
rustsec.org/advisories/rustsec-... WEB
https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2023-0030.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28448?
CVE-2023-28448 is a security vulnerability in Versionize involving :deserialize implementation for FamStructWrapper<T> is lacking bound checks, potentially leading to out of bounds memory accesses under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read.
Which Versionize versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.1.10 across affected packages: versionize.
What version fixes CVE-2023-28448?
Upgrading to 0.1.10 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is versionize affected?
Yes, versionize is affected in releases prior to 0.1.10. Upgrade your dependency to 0.1.10 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-28448?
CVE-2023-28448 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.7 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-28448?
CVE-2023-28448 is classified under CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read (The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.).
How can I check crates.io dependencies for CVE-2023-28448?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for versionize'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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