CVE-2023-23958
CVE-2023-23958 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Protection Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Symantec Protection Engine
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Symantec Protection Engine, prior to 9.1.0, may be susceptible to a Hash Leak vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-23958?
- Symantec Protection Engine, prior to 9.1.0, may be susceptible to a Hash Leak vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2023-23958?
- CVE-2023-23958 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-23958 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-2023-23958?
- CVE-2023-23958 affects Symantec Protection Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-23958?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-23958 published?
- CVE-2023-23958 was published on 2023-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:protection_engine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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