CVE-2023-45232
Published: January 17, 2024Last modified: June 16, 2025
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.
Severity score breakdown
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Base score | 7.5 |
| Attack Vector | NETWORK |
| Attack complexity | LOW |
| Privileges required | NONE |
| User interaction | NONE |
| Scope | UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality | NONE |
| Integrity impact | NONE |
| Availability impact | HIGH |
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
Status
| Product | Release | Package | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpaquita Linux | 23 LTS | edk2 | Vulnerable (0.0.202208-r0) |
| Stream | edk2 | Vulnerable (0.0.202302-r0) |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176574/PixieFail-Proof-Of-Concepts.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/16/2
- https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7h
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/SJ42V7O7F4OU6R7QSQQECLB6LDHKZIMQ/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0011/