CVE-2023-45231: Out-of-Bounds Read in EDK II Network Package

Published Jan 16, 2024
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Updated

EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when processing  Neighbor Discovery Redirect message. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially lead to a loss of Confidentiality.

Other sources

https://blog.quarkslab.com/pixiefail-nine-vulnerabilities-in-tianocores-edk-ii-ipv6-network-stack.html https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-pr27-mhpp-2ccr

Red Hat

Out-of-Bounds Read in EDK II Network Package

Microsoft

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
debian/edk2<=0~20181115.85588389-3+deb10u3, <=2020.11-2+deb11u1, <=2020.11-2+deb11u2, <=2022.11-6
2022.11-6+deb12u12024.02-2
ubuntu/edk2<0~20191122.
0~20191122.
ubuntu/edk2<2022.02-3ubuntu0.22.04.2
2022.02-3ubuntu0.22.04.2
ubuntu/edk2<2023.05-2ubuntu0.1
2023.05-2ubuntu0.1
Tianocore edk2<=202311
Microsoft cbl2 qemu 6.2.0-26
Microsoft cbl2 qemu 6.2.0-25
Microsoft azl3 edk2 20240223gitedc6681206c1-1
Microsoft cbl2 edk2 20230301gitf80f052277c8-42
Microsoft cbl2 hvloader 1.0.1-9
Microsoft azl3 edk2 20230301gitf80f052277c8-37
Microsoft cbl2 hvloader 1.0.1-11

Event History

Jan 16, 2024
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 17, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:10 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 30, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·02:45 AM
Description
Apr 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45231?

CVE-2023-45231 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential impact on system security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-45231?

To mitigate CVE-2023-45231, upgrade to one of the updated versions of EDK2 as specified in the vendor advisories.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-45231?

CVE-2023-45231 affects the Tianocore EDK2 software and specific versions of Ubuntu and Debian packages.

4

What are the potential exploitations of CVE-2023-45231?

CVE-2023-45231 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through vulnerabilities in the IPv6 network stack.

5

Is CVE-2023-45231 a zero-day exploit?

CVE-2023-45231 is not a zero-day exploit as it has been publicly disclosed and mitigations are available.

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