CVE-2023-40549 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-40549: Shim: out-of-bounds read in verify_buffer_authenticode() malformed pe file

Weakness CWE-125
Published January 29, 2024
Last update November 20, 2025

CVSS base score

6.2/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

An out-of-bounds read flaw was found in Shim due to the lack of proper boundary verification during the load of a PE binary. This flaw allows an attacker to load a crafted PE binary, triggering the issue and crashing Shim, resulting in a denial of service.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

January 29, 2024 CVE published
November 20, 2025 Record updated