# CVE-2023-29415: bzip3: An issue was discovered in libbzip3.a in bzip3 before 1.3.0

CVE-2023-29415 is fixed in bzip3 on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-29415, released April 6, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-29415
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0089
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 6, 2023

## Description

An issue was discovered in libbzip3.a in bzip3 before 1.3.0. A denial of service (process hang) can occur with a crafted archive because bzip3 does not follow the required procedure for interacting with libsais.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | bzip3 Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1.2.2-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-29415](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-29415.md) | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Linux | bzip3 Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.2.2-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-29415](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-29415.md) | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Linux | bzip3 Debian 14 | 1.2.2-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-29415](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-29415.md) | Apr 6, 2023 |

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