A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the qrreadermatch_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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"github_reviewed": true,
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-122",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-08-30T20:22:19Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-29T17:15:12Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
}