CVE-2023-46052: Sane 1.2.1 heap bounds overwrite in init_options() from backend/test.c via a long init_mode string in a config

Routine

HIGH 7.1MITIGATE

CVE-2023-46052 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting sane backends. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Sane 1.2.1 heap bounds overwrite in init_options() from backend/test.c via a long init_mode string in a configuration file. NOTE: this is disputed because there is no expectation that test.c code should be executed with an attacker-controlled configuration file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2024-03-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sane-project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-27 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sane-project sane backends MITIGATE

Affected: 1.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2023-46052?

sane backends: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-46052 being exploited?

CVE-2023-46052 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-2023-46052 affect?

CVE-2023-46052 affects sane backends. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Sane 1.2.1 heap bounds overwrite in init_options() from backend/test.c via a long init_mode string in a configuration file. NOTE: this is disputed because there is no expectation that test.c code should be executed with an attacker-controll

How urgent is CVE-2023-46052?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-46047 HIGH 7.3 MITIGATE An issue in Sane 1.2.1 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file to the sanei_confi

References

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