CVE-2023-23581

Public Exploit

Description

A denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the vpnserver EnSafeHttpHeaderValueStr functionality of SoftEther VPN 5.01.9674 and 5.02. A specially crafted network packet can lead to denial of service.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: SoftEther VPN SoftEther VPN
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1741 third party advisory exploit
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1741

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23581?
CVE-2023-23581 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-23581?
To fix CVE-2023-23581, 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-2023-23581 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-23581 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-23581?
CVE-2023-23581 affects SoftEther VPN SoftEther VPN.
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