How severe is CVE-2023-0973?

CVE-2023-0973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-0973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0973?

CVE-2023-0973 affects Steptools Ifcmesh Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0973?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-0973 published?

CVE-2023-0973 was published on 2023-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0973

CVE-2023-0973 is a low-severity vulnerability in Steptools Ifcmesh Library with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Steptools Ifcmesh Library
Published: 2023-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

STEPTools v18SP1 ifcmesh library (v18.1) is affected due to a null pointer dereference, which could allow an attacker to deny application usage when reading a specially constructed file, resulting in an application crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0973?: STEPTools v18SP1 ifcmesh library (v18.1) is affected due to a null pointer dereference, which could allow an attacker to deny application usage when reading a specially constructed file, resulting in an application crash.
How severe is CVE-2023-0973?: CVE-2023-0973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-0973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0973?: CVE-2023-0973 affects Steptools Ifcmesh Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0973?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-0973 published?: CVE-2023-0973 was published on 2023-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-068-04

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:steptools:ifcmesh_library:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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