CVE-2023-43816: A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Delta Electronics Delta Industrial Automation DOPSoft version 2 when

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-43816 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting dopsoft. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Delta Electronics Delta Industrial Automation DOPSoft version 2 when parsing the wKPFStringLen field of a DPS file. An anonymous attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to open a specially crafted DPS file to achieve code execution.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119, CWE-120
Published	2024-01-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Exodus Intelligence · Vendor: deltaww

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-01-18 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

deltaww dopsoft UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.00.00.00 and <= 2.00.07.04

Fixed in: newer than 2.00.07.04

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.00.00.00

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dopsoft || rpm -q dopsoft || dopsoft --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.00.07.04 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dopsoft

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dopsoft

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.00.00.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dopsoft sudo apt install dopsoft=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.00.00.00> sudo apt-mark hold dopsoft

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list dopsoft sudo dnf downgrade dopsoft-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.00.00.00> sudo dnf versionlock add dopsoft

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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-43816?

dopsoft: upgrade to newer than 2.00.07.04. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-43816 being exploited?

CVE-2023-43816 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-2023-43816 affect?

CVE-2023-43816 affects dopsoft. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Delta Electronics Delta Industrial Automation DOPSoft version 2 when parsing the wKPFStringLen field of a DPS file. An anonymous attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to open a

How urgent is CVE-2023-43816?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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