CVE-2023-0973

Name: CVE-2023-0973
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-13T18:15:12.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0973 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. STEPTools v18SP1 ifcmesh library (v18.1) is affected due to a null pointer dereference, which could allow an attacker to deny application usage when reading a specially constructed file, resulting in an application crash. . EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

STEPTools v18SP1 ifcmesh library (v18.1) is affected due to a null pointer dereference, which could allow an attacker to deny application usage when reading a specially constructed file, resulting in an application crash.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Steptools	Ifcmesh Library	< 18.102

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-068-04Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-068-04Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Mar 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0973?

How severe is CVE-2023-0973?

CVE-2023-0973 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0973?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST