CVE-2023-45232

HIGH EPSS 79.2%
Published Jan 16, 20242y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.5 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Jan 16, 2024 2y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

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.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.5
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
3.6
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity None
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
79.2% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-835

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
tianocoreedk2* ≤202311

References 7

  • packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176574/PixieFail-Proof-Of-Concepts.html
    Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
  • openwall.com http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/16/2
    Mailing List
  • github.com https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7h
    Vendor Advisory
  • lists.debian.org https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/06/msg00007.html
  • lists.fedoraproject.org https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SJ42V7O7F4OU6R7QSQQECLB6LDHKZIMQ/
  • security.netapp.com https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0011/
  • kb.cert.org https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/132380

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.