CVE-2023-5779
CVE-2023-5779 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zephyrproject Zephyr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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 4.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58062
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Zephyrproject Zephyr
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
can: out of bounds in remove_rx_filter function
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5779?
- can: out of bounds in remove_rx_filter function
- How severe is CVE-2023-5779?
- CVE-2023-5779 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-5779 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-5779?
- CVE-2023-5779 affects Zephyrproject Zephyr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-5779?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-5779 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-5779 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58062.
- When was CVE-2023-5779 published?
- CVE-2023-5779 was published on 2024-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:zephyrproject:zephyr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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