CVE-2023-53156: The transpose crate before 0.2.3 for Rust allows an integer overflow via input_width and input_height argument

Routine

MEDIUM 4.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-53156 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.5) affecting transpose. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The transpose crate before 0.2.3 for Rust allows an integer overflow via input_width and input_height arguments.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190
Published	2025-07-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ejmahler

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-27 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ejmahler transpose UPGRADE

Affected: >= 0.1.0 and < 0.2.3

Fixed in: 0.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade transpose

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 0.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison transpose sudo apt install transpose=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold transpose

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

dnf --showduplicates list transpose sudo dnf downgrade transpose-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add transpose

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.

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-2023-53156?

transpose: upgrade to 0.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-53156 being exploited?

CVE-2023-53156 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-2023-53156 affect?

CVE-2023-53156 affects transpose. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.5). The transpose crate before 0.2.3 for Rust allows an integer overflow via input_width and input_height arguments.

How urgent is CVE-2023-53156?

Priority 23/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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