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CVE-2023-45230
Published At:January 16, 2024
Updated At:April 07, 2026
EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability via a long server ID option in DHCPv6 client. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially lead to a loss of Confidentiality, Integrity and/or Availability.
Related Resources (8)
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-45230
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176574/PixieFail-Proof-Of-Concepts.html
https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7h
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0011/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/16/2
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/132380
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/06/msg00007.html
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SJ42V7O7F4OU6R7QSQQECLB6LDHKZIMQ/
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CVSS v4
Base Score:
7.2
Attack Vector
ADJACENT
Attack Complexity
LOW
Attack Requirements
NONE
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Vulnerable System Confidentiality
HIGH
Vulnerable System Integrity
LOW
Vulnerable System Availability
HIGH
Subsequent System Confidentiality
NONE
Subsequent System Integrity
NONE
Subsequent System Availability
NONE
CVSS v3
Base Score:
8.3
Attack Vector
ADJACENT
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
LOW
Availability
HIGH
Weakness Type (CWE)
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
CWE-119
EPSS
Base Score:
0.31