CVE-2023-35803

IQ Engine before 10.6r2 on Extreme Network AP devices has a Buffer Overflow

published October 4, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A buffer overflow in IQ Engine on Extreme Network AP devices is lurking, waiting for the wrong input to tip it over! Think of it as a crowded elevator where someone keeps pushing all the buttons — eventually, the system can’t handle the pressure and might just break down completely! 🏢 If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unpredictable behavior of the device, crashing, or even allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. That means a savvy hacker could potentially gain control of your network and cause absolute chaos!

Put simply

Think of it as a crowded elevator where someone keeps pushing all the buttons — eventually, the system can’t handle the pressure and might just break down completely! 🏢 This buffer overflow vulnerability occurs because the IQ Engine fails to properly manage memory allocation, allowing an attacker to overwrite adjacent memory and manipulate the device's behavior.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unpredictable behavior of the device, crashing, or even allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. That means a savvy hacker could potentially gain control of your network and cause absolute chaos! Update your Extreme Network AP devices to version 10.6r2 or later to patch this vulnerability. It's also a good idea to monitor for any unusual activity and review your device configurations regularly. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant, follow these steps, and keep your network secure! 💪

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01583 · 75.4th percentile
Published
2023-10-04T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 OCT 00:00Z
    IQ Engine before 10.6r2 on Extreme Network AP devices has a Buffer Overflow
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