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CVE-2023-45233

Infinite loop in EDK II Network Package

Severity Score

7.5
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

1.3%
*EPSS

Affected Versions

1
*CPE

Public Exploits

1
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

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.

EDK2's Network Package es susceptible a una vulnerabilidad de bucle infinito al analizar una opción PadN en el encabezado Destination Options de IPv6. Un atacante puede aprovechar esta vulnerabilidad para obtener acceso no autorizado y potencialmente provocar una pérdida de disponibilidad.

The Network Package in EDK2 is vulnerable to an infinite loop exploit when parsing a PadN option within the Destination Options header of IPv6. This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to gain access and potentially result in a loss of system availability.

*Credits: Quarkslab Vulnerability Reports Team, Doug Flick
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2023-10-05 CVE Reserved
  • 2024-01-16 CVE Published
  • 2024-01-17 First Exploit
  • 2025-02-13 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
CWE
  • CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions (1)