CVE-2023-46272 Memory corruption in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary code on Extreme Networks IQ Engine devices via a buffer overflow in the ah_auth service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-46272?
CVE-2023-46272 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Feb 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Extreme Networks IQ Engine before 10.6r1a, and through 10.6r4 before 10.6r5, allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the implementation of the ah_auth service
Weakness: CWE-121
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-46272?
How do I fix CVE-2023-46272?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-46272 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-46272 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-46272 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x699-5cwx-5543.