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CVE-2023-24291 Simon Tatham CVE debrief

A buffer overflow vulnerability was discovered in Portable Puzzle Collection before version 20230116.5782e29. The vulnerability is triggered by the record length parameter. This issue could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize verification and patching. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed and defenders should review system logs for suspicious activity related to this issue. The Portable Puzzle Collection software contains a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be triggered by the record length parameter.

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 systems should assess exposure and prioritize verification and patching. They should also review system logs for suspicious activity related to this issue. Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of Portable Puzzle Collection and applying necessary patches to prevent potential buffer overflow attacks. This issue could potentially allow an attacker to gain

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of Portable Puzzle Collection and applying necessary patches to prevent potential buffer overflow attacks.

  • Verify version and apply patches
  • Monitor for exploitation attempts
  • Review system logs for suspicious activity

Technical summary

The Portable Puzzle Collection software contains a buffer overflow vulnerability. This vulnerability is triggered by the record length parameter and can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability was discovered in Portable Puzzle Collection before version 20230116.5782e29. The record length parameter triggers a buffer overflow. Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of Portable Puzzle Collection and applying the necessary patches.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of Portable Puzzle Collection and applying the necessary patches.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the version of Portable Puzzle Collection and apply patches if necessary
  • Monitor for potential exploitation attempts
  • Review system logs for suspicious activity

Evidence notes

The vulnerability was discovered in Portable Puzzle Collection before version 20230116.5782e29. The record length parameter triggers a buffer overflow.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2023-24291 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-24291

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

  • CVE-2023-24291 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-24291

    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.