CVE-2023-44428

MuseScore CAP File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
MuseScore CAP File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of MuseScore. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the parsing of CAP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20769.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-48768 MuseScore CAP File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of MuseScore. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of CAP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20769.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-787
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:musescore:musescore:4.0.2.230651553:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 2, 2024, 8:07 PM
Reserved
Sep 28, 2023, 6:02 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
May 3, 2024, 3:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:27 AM