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CVE-2023-45318

Weston-embedded Uc-http buffer overflow

10.0 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 1.75%
  1. Published20 Feb 2024

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the HTTP Server functionality of Weston Embedded uC-HTTP git commit 80d4004. A specially crafted network packet can lead to arbitrary code execution. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit4.3.2.0
Weston-embedded Uc-httpall versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-45318 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-45318 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.75%.

How severe is CVE-2023-45318?

CVE-2023-45318 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-45318?

Affected products include Silabs Gecko Software Development Kit, Weston-embedded Uc-http.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45318?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.