OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-36659. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996. Long inputs were not properly processed, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of communication).

The weakness was published 09/15/2023. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-36659 since 06/25/2023. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at docs.opswat.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-40603). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: docs.opswat.com

Timelineinfo

06/25/2023 🔍
09/15/2023 +82 days 🔍
09/15/2023 +0 days 🔍
01/14/2026 +852 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: docs.opswat.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-36659 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-36659
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-239800
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/15/2023 08:38
Updated: 01/14/2026 19:52
Changes: 09/15/2023 08:38 (38), 10/12/2023 09:30 (1), 10/12/2023 09:34 (11), 01/14/2026 19:52 (16)
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