CVE-2023-48316
Microsoft Azure Rtos Netx Duo remote code execution
- Published5 Dec 2023
Description
Azure RTOS NetX Duo is a TCP/IP network stack designed specifically for deeply embedded real-time and IoT applications. An attacker can cause remote code execution due to memory overflow vulnerabilities in Azure RTOS NETX Duo. The affected components include processes/functions related to snmp, smtp, ftp and dtls in RTOS v6.2.1 and below. The fixes have been included in NetX Duo release 6.3.0. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2023-48316 being actively exploited?
CVE-2023-48316 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 4.33%.
How severe is CVE-2023-48316?
CVE-2023-48316 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 4.33% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-48316?
Affected products include Microsoft Azure Rtos Netx Duo.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48316?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Azure Rtos Netx Duo 6.3.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.