How severe is CVE-2023-46752?

CVE-2023-46752 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-46752 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46752?

CVE-2023-46752 affects Frrouting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46752?

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

When was CVE-2023-46752 published?

CVE-2023-46752 was published on 2023-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46752

CVE-2023-46752 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Frrouting with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Frrouting
Published: 2023-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in FRRouting FRR through 9.0.1. It mishandles malformed MP_REACH_NLRI data, leading to a crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46752?: An issue was discovered in FRRouting FRR through 9.0.1. It mishandles malformed MP_REACH_NLRI data, leading to a crash.
How severe is CVE-2023-46752?: CVE-2023-46752 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-46752 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46752?: CVE-2023-46752 affects Frrouting. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46752?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-46752 published?: CVE-2023-46752 was published on 2023-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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