CVE-2023-0779

net: shell: Improper input validation

Description

At the most basic level, an invalid pointer can be input that crashes the device, but with more knowledge of the device’s memory layout, further exploitation is possible.

Categories

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.21%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: zephyrproject-rtos zephyr
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/security/advisories/GHSA-9xj8-6989-r549 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0779?
CVE-2023-0779 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0779?
To fix CVE-2023-0779, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-0779 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-0779 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-0779?
CVE-2023-0779 affects zephyrproject-rtos zephyr.
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