What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46272?

CVE-2023-46272 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Extreme Networks IQ Engine are affected by CVE-2023-46272?

Organizations using Extreme Networks IQ Engine face significant risk from CVE-2023-46272, a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability rated CVSS 8.8.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2023-46272?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems running Extreme Networks IQ Engine and apply vendor patches promptly. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Extreme Networks IQ Engine CVE-2023-46272

HIGH

Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)

2025-02-19 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow RCE Stack Overflow

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:27 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 19, 2025 - 19:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Extreme Networks IQ Engine before 10.6r1a, and through 10.6r4 before 10.6r5, allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the implementation of the ah_auth service. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-121. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Extreme Networks IQ Engine before 10.6r1a, and through 10.6r4 before 10.6r5, allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the implementation of the ah_auth service Version information: before 10.6.

Affected ProductsAI

Extreme Networks IQ Engine.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.