CVE-2023-45237 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-45237: Use of a Weak PseudoRandom Number Generator in EDK II Network Package

Vendor Tianocore
Product edk2
Weakness CWE-338
Published January 16, 2024
Last update November 4, 2025
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CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to a predictable TCP Initial Sequence Number. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access and potentially lead to a loss of Confidentiality.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

January 16, 2024 CVE published
November 4, 2025 Record updated