CVE-2023-27734: An issue found in Eteran edb-debugger v.1.3.0 allows a local attacker to causea denial of service via the coll

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-27734 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting edb-debugger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue found in Eteran edb-debugger v.1.3.0 allows a local attacker to causea denial of service via the collect_symbols function in plugins/BinaryInfo/symbols.cpp.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2023-04-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: edb-debugger project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-04 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

edb-debugger project edb-debugger DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy edb-debugger || rpm -q edb-debugger || edb-debugger --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison edb-debugger sudo apt install edb-debugger=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold edb-debugger

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list edb-debugger sudo dnf downgrade edb-debugger-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add edb-debugger

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-27734?

edb-debugger: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-27734 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27734 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-27734 affect?

CVE-2023-27734 affects edb-debugger. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). An issue found in Eteran edb-debugger v.1.3.0 allows a local attacker to causea denial of service via the collect_symbols function in plugins/BinaryInfo/symbols.cpp.

How urgent is CVE-2023-27734?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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