CVE-2023-28578CWE-20

Improper Input Validation in Services

Critical · published March 4, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.3
EPSS
0%
Percentile
1.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A careless command to remove a single event listener might just launch chaos! This memory corruption bug in Core Services is no joke! 🔥 Think of it like trying to remove a single ingredient from a complex dish, only to accidentally spill the entire pot onto the floor — a small action leads to a disastrous mess! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause unpredictable behavior in the system, potentially crashing services or allowing unauthorized access — absolutely devastating! With a CVSS score of 9.3, the stakes are high, and the risks are significant.

Put simply

Think of it like trying to remove a single ingredient from a complex dish, only to accidentally spill the entire pot onto the floor — a small action leads to a disastrous mess! This vulnerability arises from memory corruption when executing the command to remove an event listener, leading to potential security flaws that could be exploited by malicious actors.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause unpredictable behavior in the system, potentially crashing services or allowing unauthorized access — absolutely devastating! With a CVSS score of 9.3, the stakes are high, and the risks are significant. Immediately patch your systems with the latest updates from your vendor. Ensure you have a robust backup strategy in place, just in case you need to recover any data lost in the chaos. Don't take this lightly! You've got this! Stay vigilant and secure your systems now! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.3 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00123 · 1.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2024-03-04T10:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 MAR 10:48Z
    Improper Input Validation in Services
    cvelistv5