MEDIUM
CVE-2023-45862
CWE-770Published: October 14, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue was discovered in drivers/usb/storage/ene_ub6250.c for the ENE UB6250 reader driver in the Linux kernel before 6.2.5. An object could potentially extend beyond the end of an allocation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-45862 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231116-0004/Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231116-0004/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-45862
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-770
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 14, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-770)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-45862 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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