What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38283?

CVE-2023-38283 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-38283?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-38283. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-38283?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2023-38283. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Openbgpd CVE-2023-38283

MEDIUM

Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (CWE-754)

2023-08-29 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Openbgpd

5.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 29, 2023 - 16:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

In OpenBGPD before 8.1, incorrect handling of BGP update data (length of path attributes) set by a potentially distant remote actor may cause the system to incorrectly reset a session. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-754. In OpenBGPD before 8.1, incorrect handling of BGP update data (length of path attributes) set by a potentially distant remote actor may cause the system to incorrectly reset a session. This is fixed in OpenBSD 7.3 errata 006. Affected products include: Openbgpd. Version information: before 8.1.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.