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CVE-2023-52080

7.7 · HIGH

IEIT NF5280M6 UEFI firmware through 8.4 has a pool overflow vulnerability, caused by improper use of the gRT->GetVariable() function.

Published Apr 29, 2024CWE-120EPSS 0.20%

Overview

CVE-2023-52080 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 29, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IEIT NF5280M6 UEFI firmware through 8.4 has a pool overflow vulnerability, caused by improper use of the gRT->GetVariable() function. Attackers with access to local NVRAM variables can exploit this by modifying these variables on SPI Flash, resulting in memory data being tampered with. When critical data in memory data is tampered with,a crash may occur.

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

Refieisystem.comRefsupport.ieisystem.com/lcjtww/psirt/security-advisories/2751271/index.htmlRefieisystem.comRefsupport.ieisystem.com/lcjtww/psirt/security-advisories/2751271/index.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52080?

CVE-2023-52080 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 29, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-52080?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.7, rated HIGH. 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-2023-52080?

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-2023-52080?

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