How severe is CVE-2023-2871?

CVE-2023-2871 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-2871 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2871?

CVE-2023-2871 affects Fabulatech Usb For Remote Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2871?

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

When was CVE-2023-2871 published?

CVE-2023-2871 was published on 2023-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2871

CVE-2023-2871 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fabulatech Usb For Remote Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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 3.3)
CVSS v2: 1.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Fabulatech Usb For Remote Desktop
Published: 2023-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in FabulaTech USB for Remote Desktop 6.1.0.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function 0x220448/0x220420/0x22040c/0x220408 of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-229850 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2871?: A vulnerability was found in FabulaTech USB for Remote Desktop 6.1.0.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function 0x220448/0x220420/0x22040c/0x220408 of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-229850 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2023-2871?: CVE-2023-2871 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-2871 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2871?: CVE-2023-2871 affects Fabulatech Usb For Remote Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2871?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2871 published?: CVE-2023-2871 was published on 2023-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fabulatech:usb_for_remote_desktop:6.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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