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CVE-2023-45232

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Date: January 16, 2024

EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to an infinite loop vulnerability when parsing unknown options 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.

Language: C

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Related Resources (7)

https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7h
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176574/PixieFail-Proof-Of-Concepts.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/16/2
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SJ42V7O7F4OU6R7QSQQECLB6LDHKZIMQ/
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0011/
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-45232
https://www.mend.io/vulnerability-database/CVE-2023-45232

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Weakness Type (CWE)

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')

CWE-835

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CVSS v3.1

Base Score:
Attack Vector (AV): NETWORK
Attack Complexity (AC): LOW
Privileges Required (PR): NONE
User Interaction (UI): NONE
Scope (S): UNCHANGED
Confidentiality (C): NONE
Integrity (I): NONE
Availability (A): HIGH

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