vulnerability
Ubuntu: (CVE-2023-45229): edk2 vulnerability
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | (AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N) | Jan 16, 2024 | Jun 26, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 |
Severity
6
CVSS
(AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N)
Published
Jan 16, 2024
Added
Jun 26, 2025
Modified
Oct 27, 2025
Description
EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to an out-of-bounds read
vulnerability when processing the IA_NA or IA_TA option in a DHCPv6 Advertise message. This
vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized
access and potentially lead to a loss of Confidentiality.
Solution
ubuntu-upgrade-edk2
References
- CVE-2023-45229
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2023-45229
- CWE-125
- URL-https://blog.quarkslab.com/pixiefail-nine-vulnerabilities-in-tianocores-edk-ii-ipv6-network-stack.html
- URL-https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7h
- URL-https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-45229
- URL-https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/16/2
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