CVE-2023-28753
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.85%
Last modified
CVE-2023-28753 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. netconsd prior to v0.2 was vulnerable to an integer overflow in its parse_packet function. A malicious individual could leverage this overflow to create heap memory corruption with attacker controlled data.. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
netconsd prior to v0.2 was vulnerable to an integer overflow in its parse_packet function. A malicious individual could leverage this overflow to create heap memory corruption with attacker controlled data.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netconsd | 0.1 |
References
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2023-28753Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2023-28753Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-28753?
netconsd prior to v0.2 was vulnerable to an integer overflow in its parse_packet function. A malicious individual could leverage this overflow to create heap memory corruption with attacker controlled data.
How severe is CVE-2023-28753?
CVE-2023-28753 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28753?
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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