MuseScore CAP File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of MuseScore. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the parsing of CAP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20769.
CVSS
No CVSS.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1526/ | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1526/ | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
18 Aug 2025, 15:30
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| CWE | CWE-787 | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:musescore:musescore:4.0.2.230651553:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| First Time |
Musescore musescore
Musescore |
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| References | () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1526/ - Third Party Advisory |
03 May 2024, 03:15
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2024-05-03 03:15
Updated : 2025-08-18 15:30
NVD link : CVE-2023-44428
Mitre link : CVE-2023-44428
JSON object : View
Products Affected
musescore
- musescore
CWE
CWE-787
Out-of-bounds Write