CVE-2023-33080
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2023-33080 is a newly disclosed vulnerability that can lead to a Transient Denial of Service (DoS) attack. The weakness is found in the handling of a vendor-specific Information Element (IE) during the reassociation response management frame parsing process. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted packets to cause the target system to become unresponsive, resulting in a temporary disruption of service. This issue poses a significant risk for networks that rely on this specific protocol and could lead to service outages, impacting the availability and functionality of critical systems. Organizations are encouraged to apply the available patches or updates to mitigate this vulnerability.
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