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CVE-2023-45593

6.8 · MEDIUM

A CWE-184 “Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs” vulnerability in the embedded Chromium browser (concerning the handling of alternative URLs, other than “ http://localhost” ) allows a physical atta…

Published Mar 5, 2024CWE-184EPSS 0.26%

Overview

CVE-2023-45593 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 5, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A CWE-184 “Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs” vulnerability in the embedded Chromium browser (concerning the handling of alternative URLs, other than “ http://localhost” ) allows a physical attacker to read arbitrary files on the file system, alter the configuration of the embedded browser, and have other unspecified impacts to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device. This issue affects: AiLux imx6 bundle below version imx6_1.0.7-2.

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-2023-45593?

CVE-2023-45593 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 5, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-45593?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-45593?

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.

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