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DEBIAN-CVE-2023-37365
Hnswlib 0.7.0 has a double free in init_index when the M argument is a large integer.
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A weakness called DEBIAN-CVE-2023-37365 was discovered in Hnswlib 0.7.0 has a double free.
Severity is Info. Low severity or not yet rated.
What you should do: update the affected software to the latest version. If unsure, ask your IT team or search the vendor's site for "Hnswlib 0.7.0 has a double free DEBIAN-CVE-2023-37365".
DEBIAN-CVE-2023-37365 (Hnswlib 0.7.0 has a double free). Severity: Info.
Response plan:
1. Check the vendor advisory for affected versions and the patched release.
2. If a vulnerable version is running in production, schedule maintenance (urgency from KEV/CVSS).
3. If no patch yet, mitigate via WAF rule, disabling the affected feature, etc.
4. Monitor logs / SIEM for known IOC and PoC signatures of this CVE.
PoCs and fix commits: see the 'References' section, MITRE, and NVD.
❓ What is the problem
A weakness (DEBIAN-CVE-2023-37365) in Hnswlib 0.7.0 has a double free. A serious software flaw has been identified.
📍 Affected scope
Target versions of Hnswlib 0.7.0 has a double free (see vendor advisory). If running in production, identify exposure immediately.
🔥 Severity
Severity: Info. Low severity or not yet rated.
🔧 How to fix
Update to the patched release as listed in the vendor advisory.
🛡️ Workaround
If a patch is not yet available, consider disabling the affected feature, applying WAF rules, blocking via network ACLs, or isolating the vulnerable version.
🔍 Detection
Check version information, scan dependencies via SBOM, and monitor SIEM for IOC and PoC signatures related to this CVE.
Affected packages
Debian:11
hnswlib
[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"0.4.0-3+deb11u1"}]}]
Debian:12
hnswlib
[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"0.6.2-2+deb12u1"}]}]
Debian:13
hnswlib
[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"0.7.0-1"}]}]
Debian:14
hnswlib
[{"type":"ECOSYSTEM","events":[{"introduced":"0"},{"fixed":"0.7.0-1"}]}]