How severe is CVE-2023-46442?

CVE-2023-46442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 low.

Is CVE-2023-46442 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.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46442?

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

Does CVE-2023-46442 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-46442 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1645.

When was CVE-2023-46442 published?

CVE-2023-46442 was published on 2024-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46442

CVE-2023-46442 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-1645
Weakness: CWE-400
Published: 2024-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An infinite loop in the retrieveActiveBody function of Soot before v4.4.1 under Java 8 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46442?: An infinite loop in the retrieveActiveBody function of Soot before v4.4.1 under Java 8 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).
How severe is CVE-2023-46442?: CVE-2023-46442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, 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 low.
Is CVE-2023-46442 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.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46442?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-46442 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-46442 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-1645.
When was CVE-2023-46442 published?: CVE-2023-46442 was published on 2024-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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