CVE-2023-5409

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified

CVE-2023-5409 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. HP is aware of a potential security vulnerability in HP t430 and t638 Thin Client PCs. These models may be susceptible to a physical attack, allowing an untrusted source to tamper with the system firmware using a publicly disclosed private key. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HP is aware of a potential security vulnerability in HP t430 and t638 Thin Client PCs. These models may be susceptible to a physical attack, allowing an untrusted source to tamper with the system firmware using a publicly disclosed private key. HP is providing recommended guidance for customers to reduce exposure to the potential vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.29%

20.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HpT430 Thin Client FirmwareAll versions
HpT638 Thin Client FirmwareAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5409?
HP is aware of a potential security vulnerability in HP t430 and t638 Thin Client PCs. These models may be susceptible to a physical attack, allowing an untrusted source to tamper with the system firmware using a publicly disclosed private key. HP is providing recommended guidance for customers to reduce exposure to the potential vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-5409?
CVE-2023-5409 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5409?
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-2023-5409?

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Source: NVD / NIST