How severe is CVE-2023-45897?

CVE-2023-45897 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-45897 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2023-45897?

CVE-2023-45897 affects Namjaejeon Exfatprogs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45897?

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

When was CVE-2023-45897 published?

CVE-2023-45897 was published on 2023-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-45897

CVE-2023-45897 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Namjaejeon Exfatprogs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Namjaejeon Exfatprogs
Published: 2023-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

exfatprogs before 1.2.2 allows out-of-bounds memory access, such as in read_file_dentry_set.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45897?: exfatprogs before 1.2.2 allows out-of-bounds memory access, such as in read_file_dentry_set.
How severe is CVE-2023-45897?: CVE-2023-45897 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-45897 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-45897?: CVE-2023-45897 affects Namjaejeon Exfatprogs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-45897?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-45897 published?: CVE-2023-45897 was published on 2023-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:namjaejeon:exfatprogs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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