HIGH CVSS 7.8
Published: 2023-07-03

CVE-2023-36377

osslsigncode_project osslsigncode Security Advisory (CVE-2023-36377)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2023-36377 impacting osslsigncode_project osslsigncode. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in mtrojnar osslsigncode v.2.3 and before allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .exe, .sys, and .dll files.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product osslsigncode_project / osslsigncode
Affected Versions 2.3
Weakness Enumeration CWE-120

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2023-36377 impacting osslsigncode_project osslsigncode.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2023-36377.yaml
id: cve-2023-36377

info:
  name: osslsigncode_project osslsigncode - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2023-36377 affecting osslsigncode_project osslsigncode.
    Evaluation: Buffer Overflow vulnerability in mtrojnar osslsigncode v.2.3 and before allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .exe, .sys, an...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2023-36377
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 7.8
    cve-id: CVE-2023-36377
    cwe-id: CWE-120
  tags: cve,cve-2023-36377,osslsigncode_project,osslsigncode,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "osslsigncode"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2023-36377.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2023-36377
# Target: osslsigncode_project osslsigncode | CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2023-36377 (osslsigncode_project osslsigncode)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against osslsigncode_project osslsigncode scope (2.3).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2023-36377.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2023-36377
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install osslsigncode 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade osslsigncode 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update osslsigncode

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i osslsigncode 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i osslsigncode

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2023-36377 in osslsigncode_project osslsigncode?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update osslsigncode_project osslsigncode packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2023-36377?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2023-36377?

CVE-2023-36377 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.8
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2023-36377
Weakness CWE-120
Vendor osslsigncode_project
Product osslsigncode
Published 2023-07-03
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H