CVE-2023-45229: Out-of-Bounds Read in EDK II Network Package

Published Jan 16, 2024
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Updated

EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when processing the IANA or IATA 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.

Other sources

https://blog.quarkslab.com/pixiefail-nine-vulnerabilities-in-tianocores-edk-ii-ipv6-network-stack.html https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7h

Red Hat

Out-of-Bounds Read in EDK II Network Package

Microsoft

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Tianocore edk2<=202311
Microsoft cbl2 edk2 20230301gitf80f052277c8-42
Microsoft cbl2 qemu 6.2.0-26
Microsoft azl3 edk2 20240223gitedc6681206c1-1
Microsoft cbl2 qemu 6.2.0-25
Microsoft cbl2 hvloader 1.0.1-9
Microsoft cbl2 hvloader 1.0.1-11
Microsoft azl3 edk2 20230301gitf80f052277c8-37

Event History

Jan 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 17, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:25 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45229?

CVE-2023-45229 is considered a high severity vulnerability affecting the Tianocore EDK II IPv6 network stack.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2023-45229?

CVE-2023-45229 affects Tianocore EDK II versions up to and including 202311.

3

How can I mitigate CVE-2023-45229?

To mitigate CVE-2023-45229, update to the latest patched version of Tianocore EDK II that addresses this vulnerability.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-45229?

CVE-2023-45229 could allow unauthorized access and potential exploitation of the IPv6 network stack.

5

Where can I find more details about CVE-2023-45229?

More details regarding CVE-2023-45229 can be found in security advisories released by Tianocore.

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