{"id":27308,"date":"2025-04-19T19:17:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T19:17:52","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-02T23:37:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T05:37:24","slug":"cve-2023-45235-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-edk2-s-network-package","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-45235-buffer-overflow-vulnerability-in-edk2-s-network-package\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2023-45235: Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in EDK2’s Network Package<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving with new vulnerabilities being discovered frequently. Among the latest is CVE-2023-45235, a substantial buffer overflow vulnerability found in EDK2’s Network Package that affects how it handles the Server ID option from a DHCPv6 proxy Advertise message. This vulnerability is significant as it can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access<\/a> to systems. Given the ubiquity of network devices and their role in modern infrastructures, a vulnerability like this can pose serious security risks, potentially leading to system<\/a> compromise and data leakage.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2023-45235
\nSeverity: High (8.3 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Unauthorized access, potential system<\/a> compromise, and data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>

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