VDB-336232 · CVE-2023-29144 · GCVE-0-2023-29144

Malwarebytes 1.0.14 on Linux Signature integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Malwarebytes 1.0.14 on Linux. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Signature Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to integer overflow. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-29144. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Malwarebytes 1.0.14 on Linux. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Signature Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Malwarebytes 1.0.14 for Linux doesn't properly compute signatures in some scenarios. This allows a bypass of detection.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-29144 since 03/31/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/12/2025).

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

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Productinfo

Type

Anti-Malware Software

Name

Malwarebytes

Version

1.0.14

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/31/2023 CVE reserved
12/12/2025 +987 days Advisory disclosed
12/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-29144 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-29144
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-336232

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2025 20:07
Changes: 12/12/2025 20:07 (52)
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