{"id":86056,"date":"2025-12-16T19:25:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T19:25:27","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T06:00:00","slug":"cve-2023-33040-high-risk-transient-dos-in-data-modem-during-dtls-handshake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-33040-high-risk-transient-dos-in-data-modem-during-dtls-handshake\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2023-33040: High-Risk Transient DOS in Data Modem during DTLS handshake<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

CVE-2023-33040 is a severe cybersecurity vulnerability affecting data modems across multiple platforms. It involves a transient Denial of Service (DOS) during the DTLS handshake process, potentially leading to system compromise or data leakage. This vulnerability is especially critical for network service providers and businesses that rely on secure data transmission, as an exploit could disrupt services or lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2023-33040
\nSeverity: High (CVSS 7.5)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: None
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

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

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