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CVE-2023-45233

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.10%

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CVE-2023-45233 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to an infinite lop vulnerability when parsing a PadN option in the Destination Options header of IPv6. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially lead to a loss of Availability.. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to an infinite lop vulnerability when parsing a PadN option in the Destination Options header of IPv6. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially lead to a loss of Availability.

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
2.10%

79.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TianocoreEdk2<= 202311

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45233?
EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to an infinite lop vulnerability when parsing a PadN option in the Destination Options header of IPv6. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially lead to a loss of Availability.
How severe is CVE-2023-45233?
CVE-2023-45233 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45233?
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