CVE-2023-2990
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.90%
Last modified
CVE-2023-2990 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Fortra Globalscape EFT versions before 8.1.0.16 suffer from a denial of service vulnerability, where a compressed message that decompresses to itself can cause infinite recursion and crash the service . EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Fortra Globalscape EFT versions before 8.1.0.16 suffer from a denial of service vulnerability, where a compressed message that decompresses to itself can cause infinite recursion and crash the service
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Globalscape | Eft Server | < 8.1.0.16 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-2990?
Fortra Globalscape EFT versions before 8.1.0.16 suffer from a denial of service vulnerability, where a compressed message that decompresses to itself can cause infinite recursion and crash the service
How severe is CVE-2023-2990?
CVE-2023-2990 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2990?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-2990?
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