CVE-2023-28004CWE-129

A CWE-129: Improper validation of an array index vulnerability exists where a specially crafted Ethernet request could result in denial of service or remote…

Critical · published April 18, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single malformed Ethernet request is all it takes to trigger a denial of service or even remote code execution! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a customer sends back a dish that is completely different from what they ordered. Instead of correcting the order, the kitchen gets confused and halts all service, leaving everyone hungry and frustrated! This vulnerability could lead to catastrophic outages or a rogue chef running wild in your kitchen, allowing attackers to execute malicious code on your system. Imagine your entire service going down while attackers have free rein to do whatever they please—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer sends back a dish that is completely different from what they ordered. Instead of correcting the order, the kitchen gets confused and halts all service, leaving everyone hungry and frustrated! The issue stems from improper validation of an array index, allowing an attacker to send specially crafted Ethernet requests that can disrupt normal operations or execute arbitrary code.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to catastrophic outages or a rogue chef running wild in your kitchen, allowing attackers to execute malicious code on your system. Imagine your entire service going down while attackers have free rein to do whatever they please—absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, immediately update to the patched version provided by your vendor. Review your network configurations and ensure input validation is tightly controlled to prevent such requests from causing chaos. Don't forget to monitor your systems for unusual activity! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll be back on track in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01118 · 65.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-129 · Improper Validation of Array Index
Published
2023-04-18T21:16Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 APR 21:16Z
    A CWE-129: Improper validation of an array index vulnerability exists where a specially crafted Ethernet request could result in denial of service or remote…
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