CVE-2023-50967: latchset jose through version 11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large p

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-50967?

jose: upgrade to newer than 11; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-50967 being exploited?

CVE-2023-50967 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-50967 affect?

CVE-2023-50967 affects jose, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). latchset jose through version 11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large p2c (aka PBES2 Count) value.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-50967?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2023-50967 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jose, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

latchset jose through version 11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large p2c (aka PBES2 Count) value.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-400
Published	2024-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fedoraproject · latchset

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-20 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

latchset jose UPGRADE

Affected: <= 11

Fixed in: newer than 11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jose

Note

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

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 38 · 39 · 40

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 38

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-50967?

jose: upgrade to newer than 11; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-50967 being exploited?

CVE-2023-50967 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-2023-50967 affect?

CVE-2023-50967 affects jose, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). latchset jose through version 11 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large p2c (aka PBES2 Count) value.

How urgent is CVE-2023-50967?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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