CVE-2023-51787
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.49%
Last modified
CVE-2023-51787 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Wind River VxWorks 7 22.09 and 23.03. If a VxWorks task or POSIX thread that uses OpenSSL exits, limited per-task memory is not freed, resulting in a memory leak.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Wind River VxWorks 7 22.09 and 23.03. If a VxWorks task or POSIX thread that uses OpenSSL exits, limited per-task memory is not freed, resulting in a memory leak.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windriver | Vxworks | 7 | 22.09 |
References
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-51787?
An issue was discovered in Wind River VxWorks 7 22.09 and 23.03. If a VxWorks task or POSIX thread that uses OpenSSL exits, limited per-task memory is not freed, resulting in a memory leak.
How severe is CVE-2023-51787?
CVE-2023-51787 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51787?
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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