CVE-2023-21538
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.74%
Last modified
CVE-2023-21538 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. .NET Denial of Service Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 2.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
.NET Denial of Service Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | .Net | 6.0.0 |
| Microsoft | Powershell | 7.2 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-21538?
.NET Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-21538?
CVE-2023-21538 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21538?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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Are you affected by CVE-2023-21538?
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