CVE-2023-37915

Name: CVE-2023-37915
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-21T21:15:11.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-37915 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. OpenDDS is an open source C++ implementation of the Object Management Group (OMG) Data Distribution Service (DDS). OpenDDS crashes while parsing a malformed `PID_PROPERTY_LIST` in a DATA submessage during participant discovery. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenDDS is an open source C++ implementation of the Object Management Group (OMG) Data Distribution Service (DDS). OpenDDS crashes while parsing a malformed `PID_PROPERTY_LIST` in a DATA submessage during participant discovery. Attackers can remotely crash OpenDDS processes by sending a DATA submessage containing the malformed parameter to the known multicast port. This issue has been addressed in version 3.25. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Objectcomputing	Opendds	3.23.1

References

https://github.com/OpenDDS/OpenDDS/releases/tag/DDS-3.25Release Notes
https://github.com/OpenDDS/OpenDDS/security/advisories/GHSA-v5pp-7prc-5xq9Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/OpenDDS/OpenDDS/releases/tag/DDS-3.25Release Notes
https://github.com/OpenDDS/OpenDDS/security/advisories/GHSA-v5pp-7prc-5xq9Exploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 21, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37915?

How severe is CVE-2023-37915?

CVE-2023-37915 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37915?

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