Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') Affecting edk2-tools package, versions <0:20231122-6.el9
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Test your applications- Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS9-EDK2TOOLS-6160913
- published 17 Jan 2024
- disclosed 16 Jan 2024
Introduced: 16 Jan 2024
CVE-2023-45232 Open this link in a new tabHow to fix?
Upgrade Centos:9 edk2-tools to version 0:20231122-6.el9 or higher.
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 Centos.
See How to fix? for Centos:9 relevant fixed versions and status.
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.
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-45232
- 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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