CVE-2023-4257

Summary

CVE-2023-4257 is a newly identified cybersecurity vulnerability affecting the /subsys/net/l2/wifi/wifi_shell.c component. This issue stems from insufficient input validation, allowing user-supplied data to exceed intended boundaries and trigger buffer overflows. An attacker can potentially exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code or crash the system, leading to significant security risks. System administrators are strongly advised to apply the available patch or workaround to mitigate this vulnerability. Failure to address CVE-2023-4257 could result in unauthorized access, data theft, or other malicious activities.

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