CVE-2023-0779
CVE-2023-0779 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zephyrproject Zephyr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-476.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-476
- Affected product: Zephyrproject Zephyr
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
At the most basic level, an invalid pointer can be input that crashes the device, but with more knowledge of the device’s memory layout, further exploitation is possible.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-0779?
- At the most basic level, an invalid pointer can be input that crashes the device, but with more knowledge of the device’s memory layout, further exploitation is possible.
- How severe is CVE-2023-0779?
- CVE-2023-0779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-0779 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-0779?
- CVE-2023-0779 affects Zephyrproject Zephyr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-0779?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-0779 published?
- CVE-2023-0779 was published on 2023-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:zephyrproject:zephyr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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