Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG) Affecting edk2-tools package, versions <0:20231122-6.el9_4.2
Threat Intelligence
EPSS
0.06% (30th
percentile)
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- published 25 Jul 2024
- disclosed 23 Jul 2024
Introduced: 23 Jul 2024
CVE-2023-45237 Open this link in a new tabHow to fix?
Upgrade AlmaLinux:9 edk2-tools to version 0:20231122-6.el9_4.2 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2024:4749.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream edk2-tools package and not the edk2-tools package as distributed by AlmaLinux.
See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:9 relevant fixed versions and status.
EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to a predictable TCP Initial Sequence Number. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially lead to a loss of Confidentiality.
References
- https://errata.almalinux.org/9/ALSA-2024-4749.html
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-45237
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4749
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/16/2
- https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7h
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0011/
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