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CVE-2023-40549

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.2 EPSS 0.41%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2024-01-29 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2023-40549
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.2
EPSS
0.41%

Original NVD Description

An out-of-bounds read flaw was found in Shim due to the lack of proper boundary verification during the load of a PE binary. This flaw allows an attacker to load a crafted PE binary, triggering the issue and crashing Shim, resulting in a denial of service.

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