CVE-2023-45233

Summary

CVE-2023-45233 is a vulnerability affecting EDK2's Network Package. This issue arises when parsing a PadN option in the Destination Options header of IPv6 packets, leading to an infinite loop. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access, potentially resulting in a loss of Availability. This is a significant concern for network security as it can lead to denial-of-service attacks or more severe system compromises. It is recommended that users update their EDK2 installations as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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