# CVE-2023-52159: gross: A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in gross 0.9.3 through 1.x before 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to trigge...

CVE-2023-52159 is fixed in gross on 1 platform, first by gross 1.0.2-4ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1, released March 17, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-52159
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0106
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 17, 2024

## Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in gross 0.9.3 through 1.x before 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (grossd daemon crash) or potentially execute arbitrary code in grossd via crafted SMTP transaction parameters that cause an incorrect strncat for a log entry.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | gross Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1.0.2-4.1~deb12u1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-52159](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-52159.md) | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Linux | gross Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.0.2-4.1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-52159](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-52159.md) | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Linux | gross Debian 14 | 1.0.2-4.1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-52159](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-52159.md) | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Linux | gross Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.0.2-4ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1 | [gross 1.0.2-4ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-gross-1.0.2-4ubuntu0.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Mar 17, 2024 |
| Linux | gross Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.0.2-4ubuntu0.20.04.1 | [gross 1.0.2-4ubuntu0.20.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-gross-1.0.2-4ubuntu0.20.04.1.md) | Mar 17, 2024 |
| Linux | gross Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1.0.2-4ubuntu0.22.04.1 | [gross 1.0.2-4ubuntu0.22.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-gross-1.0.2-4ubuntu0.22.04.1.md) | Mar 17, 2024 |
| Linux | gross Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 1.0.2-4ubuntu0.24.04.1 | [gross 1.0.2-4ubuntu0.24.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-gross-1.0.2-4ubuntu0.24.04.1.md) | Mar 17, 2024 |

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