CVE-2023-39279
CVE-2023-39279 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Sonicos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Sonicwall Sonicos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SonicOS post-authentication Stack-Based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the getPacketReplayData.json URL endpoint leads to a firewall crash.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-39279?
- SonicOS post-authentication Stack-Based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the getPacketReplayData.json URL endpoint leads to a firewall crash.
- How severe is CVE-2023-39279?
- CVE-2023-39279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-39279 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-39279?
- CVE-2023-39279 affects Sonicwall Sonicos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-39279?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-39279 published?
- CVE-2023-39279 was published on 2023-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:sonicos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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