xHTTP 72f812d HTTP Request Method xhttp.c close_connection double free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in xHTTP 72f812d. It has been classified as critical. The impacted element is the function close_connection of the file xhttp.c of the component HTTP Request Method Handler. Performing a manipulation results in double free. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-38434. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in xHTTP 72f812d. This affects the function close_connection of the file xhttp.c of the component HTTP Request Method Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. The impact remains unknown.

The weakness was released 07/18/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-38434 since 07/18/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-42251). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

07/18/2023 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-38434 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-38434
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-234351
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/18/2023 10:03
Updated: 01/19/2026 07:21
Changes: 07/18/2023 10:03 (37), 08/09/2023 08:28 (11), 01/19/2026 07:21 (16)
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