CVE-2023-41773

CVSS 3.1 Score 8.1 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Oct 10, 2023
Updated: May 29, 2024
CWE ID 416
CWE ID 362

Summary

CVE-2023-41773 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP). This issue permits an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, making it a serious threat to affected systems. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input validation, allowing attackers to inject malicious data into L2TP packets. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized system access, data theft, or even complete system takeover. Organizations are advised to update their L2TP implementations as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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