CVE-2023-40889: A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the qr_reader_match_centers fun ...

Severity: Critical

CVSS Score: 9.8

A heap-based buffer overflow exists in the qr_reader_match_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.