CVE-2023-38562 — HIGH (8.7)

Vulnerability Description

A double-free vulnerability exists in the IP header loopback parsing functionality of Weston Embedded uC-TCP-IP v3.06.01. A specially crafted set of network packets can lead to memory corruption, potentially resulting in code execution. An attacker can send a sequence of unauthenticated packets to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

8.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Weston-Embedded	Uc-Tcp-Ip	3.06.01

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-415

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1829ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1829ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1829

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-38562?

CVE-2023-38562 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.7 (HIGH). A double-free vulnerability exists in the IP header loopback parsing functionality of Weston Embedded uC-TCP-IP v3.06.01. A specially crafted set of network packets can lead to memory corruption, pote...

How severe is CVE-2023-38562?

CVE-2023-38562 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-38562?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Weston-Embedded Uc-Tcp-Ip.