Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support update for edk2
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-45234 CVE-2023-45230 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Local network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system edk2 (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU85525
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45234
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing DNS Servers option from a DHCPv6 Advertise message. A remote attacker on the local network can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 8.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS: 8.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 8.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 8.6
edk2 (Red Hat package): before 20220126gitbb1bba3d77-2.el8_6.4
External linkshttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3497
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU85520
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45230
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary within a long server ID option in DHCPv6 client. A remote attacker on the local network can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 8.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS: 8.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 8.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 8.6
edk2 (Red Hat package): before 20220126gitbb1bba3d77-2.el8_6.4
External linkshttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3497
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
