Description
EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when processing the IA_NA or IA_TA option in a DHCPv6 Advertise message. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially lead to a loss of Confidentiality.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 6.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| TianoCore | edk2 | edk2-stable202308 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176574/PixieFail-Proof-Of-Concepts.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/16/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7hVendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0011/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176574/PixieFail-Proof-Of-Concepts.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/16/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tianocore/edk2/security/advisories/GHSA-hc6x-cw6p-gj7hVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/06/msg00007.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240307-0011/
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/132380
Timeline
- Published
- Jan 16, 2024
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified