CVE-2023-45237 (GCVE-0-2023-45237)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2024-01-16 16:11 – Updated: 2025-11-04 18:17
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Use of a Weak PseudoRandom Number Generator in EDK II Network Package
Summary
EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to a predictable TCP Initial Sequence Number. This
vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized
access and potentially lead to a loss of Confidentiality.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-11-13 19:58 UTC
CWE
- CWE-338 - Use of Cryptographically Weak Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)
Assigner
References
Impacted products
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