CVE-2023-46960

Name: CVE-2023-46960
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-29T21:15:47.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-46960 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in PyPXE v.1.8.4 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the handle function in the tftp module.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in PyPXE v.1.8.4 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the handle function in the tftp module.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46960?

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in PyPXE v.1.8.4 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the handle function in the tftp module.

How severe is CVE-2023-46960?

CVE-2023-46960 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46960?

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Source: NVD / NIST