CVE-2023-45233

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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.

7.5 /10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176574/PixieFail-Proof-Of-Concepts.html Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/16/2 Mailing List
https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7h Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SJ42V7O7F4OU6R7QSQQECLB6LDHKZIMQ/
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0011/
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176574/PixieFail-Proof-Of-Concepts.html Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/16/2 Mailing List
https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7h Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SJ42V7O7F4OU6R7QSQQECLB6LDHKZIMQ/
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0011/
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:tianocore:edk2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
History

13 Feb 2025, 18:15

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Summary (en) 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. (en) 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.
Information

Published : 2024-01-16 16:15

Updated : 2025-02-13 18:15

NVD link : CVE-2023-45233

Mitre link : CVE-2023-45233

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-45233

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Products Affected

tianocore

  • edk2
CWE
CWE-835

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')