What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-33613?

CVE-2023-33613 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-33613?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-33613. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Axtls CVE-2023-33613

MEDIUM

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2023-06-06 cve@mitre.org

Memory Corruption Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service Axtls

5.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 06, 2023 - 18:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionNVD

axTLS v2.1.5 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow in the bi_import function in axtls-code/crypto/bigint.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) when parsing a private key.

AnalysisAI

axTLS v2.1.5 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow in the bi_import function in axtls-code/crypto/bigint.c. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. axTLS v2.1.5 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow in the bi_import function in axtls-code/crypto/bigint.c. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) when parsing a private key. Affected products include: Axtls Project Axtls.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).