CVE-2023-45235: Buffer Overflow in EDK II Network Package

Published Jan 16, 2024
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Updated

Buffer Overflow in EDK II Network Package

Other sources

EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to a buffer overflow vulnerability when handling Server ID option from a DHCPv6 proxy Advertise message. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially lead to a loss of Confidentiality, Integrity and/or Availability.

Ubuntu

https://blog.quarkslab.com/pixiefail-nine-vulnerabilities-in-tianocores-edk-ii-ipv6-network-stack.html https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-h9v6-q439-p7j2

Red Hat

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
Tianocore EDK II
Microsoft azl3 edk2 20230301gitf80f052277c8-37
Microsoft azl3 edk2 20240223gitedc6681206c1-1
Microsoft cbl2 hvloader 1.0.1-9
Microsoft cbl2 edk2 20230301gitf80f052277c8-40
Microsoft cbl2 edk2 20230301gitf80f052277c8-41
Microsoft cbl2 hvloader 1.0.1-11

Event History

Jan 16, 2024
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:19 PM
Jan 17, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:23 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 20, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:22 PM
Mar 30, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·02:45 AM
Description
Apr 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45235?

CVE-2023-45235 has a high severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized access and data loss.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-45235?

To fix CVE-2023-45235, update EDK II to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-45235?

CVE-2023-45235 is a buffer overflow vulnerability related to DHCPv6 proxy Advertise message handling.

4

How can CVE-2023-45235 be exploited?

CVE-2023-45235 can be exploited by an attacker manipulating DHCPv6 messages to gain unauthorized access.

5

What software is affected by CVE-2023-45235?

CVE-2023-45235 affects various versions of Tianocore's EDK II on multiple platforms including Ubuntu and Debian.

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