Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') Affecting edk2-aarch64 package, versions <0:20231122-6.el9
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0.36% (73rd
percentile)
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Test your applications- Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS9-EDK2AARCH64-6160819
- published 17 Jan 2024
- disclosed 16 Jan 2024
Introduced: 16 Jan 2024
CVE-2023-45233 Open this link in a new tabHow to fix?
Upgrade Centos:9 edk2-aarch64 to version 0:20231122-6.el9 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream edk2-aarch64 package and not the edk2-aarch64 package as distributed by Centos.
See How to fix? for Centos:9 relevant fixed versions and status.
EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to an infinite lop vulnerability when parsing a PadN option 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://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-45233
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176574/PixieFail-Proof-Of-Concepts.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/16/2
- https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7h
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SJ42V7O7F4OU6R7QSQQECLB6LDHKZIMQ/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0011/
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