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CVE-2023-45233

Infinite loop in EDK II Network Package

Severity Score

7.5
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*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
* 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
  • 2024-03-13 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-02 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-835: Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Tianocore
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Edk2
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<= 202311
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Affected