CVE-2023-7158
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A vulnerability was found in MicroPython up to 1.21.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function slice_indices of the file objslice.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.22.0 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-249180.
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-12-29
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-7158?
A vulnerability was found in MicroPython up to 1.21.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function slice_indices of the file objslice.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.22.0 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-249180.
Is CVE-2023-7158 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-7158 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-7158?
CVE-2023-7158 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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