CVE-2023-44305
CVE-2023-44305 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Dm5500 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Dell Dm5500 Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
Dell DM5500 5.14.0.0, contains a Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in the appliance. An unauthenticated remote attacker may exploit this vulnerability to crash the affected process or execute arbitrary code on the system by sending specially crafted input data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-44305?
- Dell DM5500 5.14.0.0, contains a Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in the appliance. An unauthenticated remote attacker may exploit this vulnerability to crash the affected process or execute arbitrary code on the system by sending specially crafted input data.
- How severe is CVE-2023-44305?
- CVE-2023-44305 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-44305 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-44305?
- CVE-2023-44305 affects Dell Dm5500 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-44305?
- 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-2023-44305 published?
- CVE-2023-44305 was published on 2023-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:dell:dm5500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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