CVE-2023-45233
Infinite loop in EDK II Network Package
Description
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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
TianoCore
oss-projectaka edk2, edk ii
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения
oss-projectaka fsf
ООО «Ред Софт»
commercial·RUaka red soft
ООО «РусБИТех-Астра»
commercial·RUaka rusbitech-astra
Fedora Project
oss-project·USaka fedora
АО «ИВК»
commercial·RUaka ivk
and 2 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
3 exploit sources identified
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MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Impact
References
https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7h
github.com
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/16/2
openwall.com
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176574/PixieFail-Proof-Of-Concepts.html
packetstormsecurity.com
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