CVE-2023-7060

Name: CVE-2023-7060
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-15T19:15:07.01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-7060 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Zephyr OS IP packet handling does not properly drop IP packets arriving on an external interface with a source address equal to 127.0.01 or the destination address.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zephyr OS IP packet handling does not properly drop IP packets arriving on an external interface with a source address equal to 127.0.01 or the destination address.

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

0.49%

38.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zephyrproject	Zephyr	< 3.6.0

References

https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/security/advisories/GHSA-fjc8-223c-qgqrExploit, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/security/advisories/GHSA-fjc8-223c-qgqrExploit, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-7060?

Zephyr OS IP packet handling does not properly drop IP packets arriving on an external interface with a source address equal to 127.0.01 or the destination address.

How severe is CVE-2023-7060?

CVE-2023-7060 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-2023-7060?

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-2023-7060?

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Source: NVD / NIST