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Oracle Linux: CVE-2023-45233: ELSA-2024-20865: edk2 security update (MODERATE) (Multiple Advisories)

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Oracle Linux: CVE-2023-45233: ELSA-2024-20865: edk2 security update (MODERATE) (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
8
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C)
Published
01/16/2024
Created
05/22/2024
Added
04/25/2024
Modified
08/06/2024

Description

EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to an infinite lop vulnerability when parsing a PadN option in the Destination Options header of IPv6. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially lead to a loss of Availability.

Solution(s)

  • oracle-linux-upgrade-aavmf
  • oracle-linux-upgrade-edk2-aarch64
  • oracle-linux-upgrade-edk2-ovmf
  • oracle-linux-upgrade-edk2-tools
  • oracle-linux-upgrade-edk2-tools-doc
  • oracle-linux-upgrade-ovmf

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