CVE-2023-45232

7.5 HIGH
Published: January 16, 2024 Modified: November 04, 2025
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176574/PixieFail-Proof-Of-Concepts.html
Source: infosec@edk2.groups.io
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/16/2
Source: infosec@edk2.groups.io
Mailing List
https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7h
Source: infosec@edk2.groups.io
Vendor Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SJ42V7O7F4OU6R7QSQQECLB6LDHKZIMQ/
Source: infosec@edk2.groups.io
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0011/
Source: infosec@edk2.groups.io
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176574/PixieFail-Proof-Of-Concepts.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/16/2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List
https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7h
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/06/msg00007.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SJ42V7O7F4OU6R7QSQQECLB6LDHKZIMQ/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0011/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/132380
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

12 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
59th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-835 CWE-835

Affected Vendors

tianocore

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