CVE-2023-23579

Name: CVE-2023-23579
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-20T19:15:07.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-23579 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Datakit CrossCadWare_x64.dll contains an out-of-bounds write past the end of an allocated buffer while parsing a specially crafted SLDPRT file. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Datakit CrossCadWare_x64.dll contains an out-of-bounds write past the end of an allocated buffer while parsing a specially crafted SLDPRT file. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Datakit	Crosscadware	< 2023.1

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-103-14Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-103-14Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-23579?

How severe is CVE-2023-23579?

CVE-2023-23579 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-23579?

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Source: NVD / NIST