Is CVE-2023-23301 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-23301 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-23301 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-23301 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-23301?

CVE-2023-23301 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-23301

CWE-125Published: May 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The `news` MonkeyC operation code in CIQ API version 1.0.0 through 4.1.7 fails to check that string resources are not extending past the end of the expected sections. A malicious CIQ application could craft a string that starts near the end of a section, and whose length extends past its end. Upon loading the string, the GarminOS TVM component may read out-of-bounds memory.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-23301 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.