How severe is CVE-2023-38407?

CVE-2023-38407 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38407 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38407?

CVE-2023-38407 affects Frrouting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38407?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-38407 published?

CVE-2023-38407 was published on 2023-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38407

CVE-2023-38407 is a high-severity vulnerability in Frrouting with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Frrouting
Published: 2023-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

bgpd/bgp_label.c in FRRouting (FRR) before 8.5 attempts to read beyond the end of the stream during labeled unicast parsing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38407?: bgpd/bgp_label.c in FRRouting (FRR) before 8.5 attempts to read beyond the end of the stream during labeled unicast parsing.
How severe is CVE-2023-38407?: CVE-2023-38407 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38407 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38407?: CVE-2023-38407 affects Frrouting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38407?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-38407 published?: CVE-2023-38407 was published on 2023-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:frrouting:frrouting:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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