CVE-2023-0973

Step Tools Third-Party

Description

STEPTools v18SP1 ifcmesh library (v18.1) is affected due to a null pointer dereference, which could allow an attacker to deny application usage when reading a specially constructed file, resulting in an application crash.

Remediation

Solution:

  • STEPTools has provided an updated version of their software and recommends users update to v18.102. STEPTools requests users contact them via email for assistance with obtaining and applying the update.

Category

2.2
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Step Tools v18SP1 ifcmesh library
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-068-04 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0973?
CVE-2023-0973 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-0973?
To fix CVE-2023-0973: STEPTools has provided an updated version of their software and recommends users update to v18.102. STEPTools requests users contact them via email for assistance with obtaining and applying the update.
Is CVE-2023-0973 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-0973 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-2023-0973?
CVE-2023-0973 affects Step Tools v18SP1 ifcmesh library.
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