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DK2's Network Package is susceptible to an infinite lop vulnerability when parsing a PadN option in the Destination Options header of IPv6. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially lead to a loss of Availability.
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| Summary | (en) EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to an infinite lop vulnerability when parsing a PadN option in the Destination Options header of IPv6. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially lead to a loss of Availability. |
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| References | () http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176574/PixieFail-Proof-Of-Concepts.html - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/16/2 - Mailing List | |
| References | () https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7h - Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/SJ42V7O7F4OU6R7QSQQECLB6LDHKZIMQ/ - | |
| References | () https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0011/ - |
Information
Published : 2024-01-16 16:15
Updated : 2025-11-04 19:16
NVD link : CVE-2023-45233
Mitre link : CVE-2023-45233
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-45233
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CWE
CWE-835
Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')