ubuntu-cve-2023-40458
Vulnerability from osv_ubuntu
Published
2023-11-29 23:15
Modified
2026-05-20 15:02
Summary
Details

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') vulnerability in Sierra Wireless, Inc ALEOS could potentially allow a remote attacker to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) condition for ACEManager without impairing other router functions. This condition is cleared by restarting the device.

Severity
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
N/A (UNKNOWN)
medium
References
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