CVE-2023-45232

Description

EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to an infinite loop vulnerability when parsing unknown options 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.

References

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pixiefail-flaws-impact-pxe-network-boot-in-enterprise-systems/?&web_view=true

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0011/

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/[email protected]/message/SJ42V7O7F4OU6R7QSQQECLB6LDHKZIMQ/

https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7h

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/16/2

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176574/PixieFail-Proof-Of-Concepts.html

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Risk Information

CVSS v2

CVSS v3