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CVE-2023-45318

10.0 · CRITICAL

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the HTTP Server functionality of Weston Embedded uC-HTTP git commit 80d4004.

Published Feb 20, 2024CWE-122EPSS 1.75%

Overview

CVE-2023-45318 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 20, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the HTTP Server functionality of Weston Embedded uC-HTTP git commit 80d4004. A specially crafted network packet can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.

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.

References

Reftalosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1843Reftalosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1843Refwww.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1843

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45318?

CVE-2023-45318 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 20, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-45318?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, 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-2023-45318?

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-2023-45318?

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