A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the qr_reader_match_centers function of ZBar 0.23.90. Specially crafted QR codes may lead to information disclosure and/or arbitrary code execution. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker can digitally input the malicious QR code, or prepare it to be physically scanned by the vulnerable scanner.
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cve-icon MITRE Information

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published: 2023-08-29T00:00:00

Updated: 2024-01-18T03:06:46.329522

Reserved: 2023-08-22T00:00:00


Link: CVE-2023-40889

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cve-icon NVD Information

Status : Modified

Published: 2023-08-29T17:15:12.840

Modified: 2024-01-18T03:15:56.877


Link: CVE-2023-40889

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