Is CVE-2023-38562 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-38562 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-38562 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-38562 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38562?

CVE-2023-38562 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-38562

CWE-415Published: February 20, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A double-free vulnerability exists in the IP header loopback parsing functionality of Weston Embedded uC-TCP-IP v3.06.01. A specially crafted set of network packets can lead to memory corruption, potentially resulting in code execution. An attacker can send a sequence of unauthenticated packets to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A double-free vulnerability in the IP header loopback parsing of Weston Embedded uC-TCP-IP can lead to memory corruption and potential code execution. The flaw is remotely exploitable without authentication, contributing to its critical 9.1 CVSS severity.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV database. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply the necessary security updates or patches provided by Weston Embedded for the uC-TCP-IP stack.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-38562 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.