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CVE-2023-24287 Simon Tatham CVE debrief

A buffer overflow vulnerability was discovered in Portable Puzzle Collection before version 20230116.5782e29 via the 'M' command. This CVE was published on 2026-09-14T05:16:56.410Z and was last modified on 2026-09-22T20:00:03.713Z. The NVD entry is currently Deferred.

Vendor
Simon Tatham
Product
Portable Puzzle Collection
CVSS
LOW 2.9
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-14
Original CVE updated
2026-09-22
Advisory published
2026-09-14
Advisory updated
2026-09-22

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Portable Puzzle Collection installations should assess exposure and verify the version in use.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of Portable Puzzle Collection in use and assessing exposure to the 'M' command feature to prevent potential buffer overflow attacks.

  • Verify version of Portable Puzzle Collection to determine potential exposure
  • Assess deployment context to determine if 'M' command feature is used

Technical summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability was discovered in Portable Puzzle Collection before version 20230116.5782e29 via the 'M' command. The CVSS score is 2.9, indicating a low severity vulnerability.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of Portable Puzzle Collection in use and assessing exposure to the 'M' command feature.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the version of Portable Puzzle Collection in use
  • Assess exposure to the 'M' command feature
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD detail page provide information on the vulnerability, but further verification is needed to determine the affected versions and potential impact.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2023-24287 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-24287

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2023-24287 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-24287

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.