CVE-2023-45233 (GCVE-0-2023-45233)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-01-16 16:13 – Updated: 2025-11-04 18:17
VLAI
Title
Infinite loop in EDK II Network Package
Summary
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.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-835 - Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
TianoCore edk2 Affected: edk2-stable202308
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Credits
Quarkslab Vulnerability Reports Team Doug Flick
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