# CVE-2023-38283: openbgpd: In OpenBGPD before 8.1, incorrect handling of BGP update data (length of path attributes) set by a potentially distan...

CVE-2023-38283 is fixed in openbgpd on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-38283, released August 29, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-38283
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.3 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0136
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 29, 2023

## Description

In OpenBGPD before 8.1, incorrect handling of BGP update data (length of path attributes) set by a potentially distant remote actor may cause the system to incorrectly reset a session. This is fixed in OpenBSD 7.3 errata 006.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | openbgpd Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 8.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-38283](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-38283.md) | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Linux | openbgpd Debian 14 | 8.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-38283](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-38283.md) | Aug 29, 2023 |

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