CVE-2023-3206
Published: 12 June 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-3206 is a medium-severity Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (CWE-404) vulnerability in Feiyuxing Vec40G Firmware. Its CVSS base score is 5.3 (Medium).
Operationally, ranked in the top 13.2% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-43884
Vulnerability details
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Chengdu VEC40G 3.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /send_order.cgi?parameter=restart. The manipulation of the argument restart with the input reboot leads to denial of service. The attack…
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can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-231229 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Contingency plan updates incorporate proper resource shutdown and release steps, preventing attackers from leveraging incomplete cleanup during recovery scenarios.
Mandates explicit shutdown of the network connection at session conclusion, directly addressing improper resource release.
Requires proper shutdown/release procedures that include overwriting or isolating data to block unintended transfer via reused system objects.
Procedures can mandate orderly shutdown or release of resources when failures occur, preventing improper resource handling after a fault.