nqptp up to 1.2.2 Packets nqptp-message-handlers.c denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in nqptp up to 1.2.2. It has been classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file nqptp-message-handlers.c of the component Packets Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2023-43771. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in nqptp up to 1.2.2. This issue affects an unknown code block of the file nqptp-message-handlers.c of the component Packets Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

In nqptp-message-handlers.c in nqptp before 1.2.3, crafted packets received on the control port could crash the program.

The weakness was presented 09/22/2023 as b24789982d5cc067ecf6e8f3352b701d177530ec. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-43771 since 09/22/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 1.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com. Applying the patch b24789982d5cc067ecf6e8f3352b701d177530ec is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-48148). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: nqptp 1.2.3
Patch: b24789982d5cc067ecf6e8f3352b701d177530ec

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: b24789982d5cc067ecf6e8f3352b701d177530ec
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-43771 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-43771
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-240203
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/22/2023 10:03
Updated: 02/07/2026 09:12
Changes: 09/22/2023 10:03 (54), 02/07/2026 09:12 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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