CVE-2023-6232Network attack vector

Code execution or crash via oversized username

Published Feb 6, 2024 · Updated Jun 17, 2025

Out-of-bounds write in Canon printer firmware 03.07 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute code or crash the device. The Mobile Device Function authentication path writes an oversized Address Book username beyond its destination buffer. Attackers must reach the printer over its network segment; a successful write can interrupt service or take control of the device.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability1.46%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Out-of-bounds write in Canon printer firmware 03.07 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute code or crash the device. The Mobile Device Function authentication path writes an oversized Address Book username beyond its destination buffer. Attackers must reach the printer over its network segment; a successful write can interrupt service or take control of the device.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-6232
Published
Feb 6, 2024
Updated
Jun 17, 2025
Vendor
Canon Inc.
Product
Color imageCLASS MF750C Series
Classifications
CWE-787, T1210
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Feb 6, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jun 17, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=03.07 and earlier

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Canon Inc. · Color imageCLASS MF750C Seriesversion=03.07 and earlier
Canon Inc. · i-SENSYS MF750C Seriesversion=03.07 and earlier
Canon Inc. · C1333i Seriesversion=03.07 and earlier
Canon Inc. · Color imageCLASS X LBP1333Cversion=03.07 and earlier
Canon Inc. · Color imageCLASS LBP674Cversion=03.07 and earlier
Canon Inc. · i-SENSYS LBP673Cdwversion=03.07 and earlier
Canon Inc. · Satera MF750C Seriesversion=03.07 and earlier
Canon Inc. · Satera LBP670C Seriesversion=03.07 and earlier
Canon Inc. · Color imageCLASS X MF1333C Seriesversion=03.07 and earlier
Canon Inc. · C1333Pversion=03.07 and earlier

Published CVSS scores

9.8Canon Inc.CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
T1210Exploitation of Remote Services

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