Sane 1.2.1 Config File sanei_configure_attach null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sane 1.2.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function sanei_configure_attach of the component Config File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-46047. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Sane 1.2.1. This affects the function sanei_configure_attach of the component Config File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue in Sane 1.2.1 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the sanei_configure_attach() function. NOTE: this is disputed because there is no expectation that the product should be starting with an attacker-controlled configuration file.

The weakness was presented 01/27/2024. It is possible to read the advisory at gitlab.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-46047 since 10/16/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 242711 (NewStart CGSL MAIN 7.02 : sane-backends Vulnerability (NS-SA-2025-0135)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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 Tenable (242711). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 242711
Nessus Name: NewStart CGSL MAIN 7.02 : sane-backends Vulnerability (NS-SA-2025-0135)

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/16/2023 🔍
01/27/2024 +103 days 🔍
01/27/2024 +0 days 🔍
07/26/2025 +546 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: gitlab.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-46047 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-46047
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-252243

Entryinfo

Created: 01/27/2024 13:13
Updated: 07/26/2025 16:52
Changes: 01/27/2024 13:13 (37), 08/03/2024 04:46 (17), 08/22/2024 21:19 (11), 07/26/2025 16:52 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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