Unchecked user input length in the Zephyr WiFi shell module
CVE-2023-4257

7.6HIGH

Key Information:

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 October 2023

What is CVE-2023-4257?

This vulnerability arises from unchecked user input length in the Wi-Fi shell component of Zephyr RTOS, specifically in the wifi_shell.c file. This flaw can enable an attacker to exploit buffer overflows, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or system instability. It is crucial for users of Zephyr RTOS to apply security practices to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Zephyr 0 <= 3.4

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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