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CVE-2023-35802

9.8 · CRITICAL

IQ Engine before 10.6r1 on Extreme Network AP devices has a Buffer Overflow in the implementation of the CAPWAP protocol that may be exploited to obtain elevated privileges to conduct remote code e…

Published Jul 15, 2023CWE-120EPSS 1.08%

Overview

CVE-2023-35802 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 15, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IQ Engine before 10.6r1 on Extreme Network AP devices has a Buffer Overflow in the implementation of the CAPWAP protocol that may be exploited to obtain elevated privileges to conduct remote code execution. Access to the internal management interface/subnet is required to conduct the exploit.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35802?

CVE-2023-35802 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 15, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-35802?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-35802?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-35802?

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