CVE-2023-0030

Name: CVE-2023-0030
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-08T23:15:10.963+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0030 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s nouveau driver in how a user triggers a memory overflow that causes the nvkm_vma_tail function to fail. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s nouveau driver in how a user triggers a memory overflow that causes the nvkm_vma_tail function to fail. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	< 5.0

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2157270Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/729eba3355674f2d9524629b73683ba1d1cd3f10Broken Link, Patch
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230413-0010/
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2157270Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/729eba3355674f2d9524629b73683ba1d1cd3f10Broken Link, Patch
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230413-0010/
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2157270Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0030?

How severe is CVE-2023-0030?

CVE-2023-0030 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0030?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST