CVE-2023-40549 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2023-40549 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 29/01/2024 | CVE Updated: 24/11/2024 | CVE Year: 2023
Source: redhat | Vendor: Red Hat | Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2023-40549 Description

An out-of-bounds read flaw was found in Shim due to the lack of proper boundary verification during the load of a PE binary. This flaw allows an attacker to load a crafted PE binary, triggering the issue and crashing Shim, resulting in a denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-125
CWE Name: Out-of-bounds Read
Source: Red Hat

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).