CVE-2023-45233
moderate-risk
Published 2024-01-16
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.
Do I need to act?
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0.48% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.5/10
High
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (12)
Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176574/PixieFail-Proof-Of-Concepts.html
Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176574/PixieFail-Proof-Of-Concepts.html
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
26/34 · High
Exploitability
2/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal