CVE-2023-0908 Xoslab Easy File Locker xlkfs.sys MessageNotifyCallback denial of service
A local attacker can cause a denial of service in Xoslab Easy File Locker by exploiting a flaw in the xlkfs.sys driver.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-0908?
CVE-2023-0908 is a medium-severity denial of service vulnerability in Xoslab Easy File Locker, published on 18 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Xoslab Easy File Locker 2.2.0.184. This affects the function MessageNotifyCallback in the library xlkfs.sys. The manipulation leads to denial of service. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-221457 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-404
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-0908?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xoslab Easy File Locker.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0908?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-0908 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is CVE-2023-0908 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-0908 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7r9m-hjrf-8cx2.