CVE-2023-22819: Uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability in Western Digital My Cloud, My Cloud Home and SanDisk ibi products
An uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability issue that could arise by sending crafted requests to a service to consume a large amount of memory, eventually resulting in the service being stopped and restarted was discovered in Western Digital My Cloud Home, My Cloud Home Duo, SanDisk ibi and Western Digital My Cloud OS 5 devices. This issue requires the attacker to already have root privileges in order to exploit this vulnerability. This issue affects My Cloud Home and My Cloud Home Duo: before 9.5.1-104; ibi: before 9.5.1-104; My Cloud OS 5: before 5.27.161.
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What is the severity of CVE-2023-22819?
CVE-2023-22819 is classified as an uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability with potential denial-of-service consequences.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22819?
To mitigate CVE-2023-22819, update the affected Western Digital My Cloud firmware to the latest version available.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-22819?
CVE-2023-22819 affects Western Digital My Cloud Home, My Cloud Home Duo, and several other My Cloud devices with specific firmware versions.
Can CVE-2023-22819 lead to a service outage?
Yes, CVE-2023-22819 can lead to excessive memory consumption resulting in a service outage or crash.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2023-22819?
CVE-2023-22819 can be exploited by sending crafted requests designed to exhaust system memory.