CVE-2023-0160

Name: CVE-2023-0160
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-18T17:15:11.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-0160 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A deadlock flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s BPF subsystem. This flaw allows a local user to potentially crash the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A deadlock flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s BPF subsystem. This flaw allows a local user to potentially crash the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	< 6.4
Fedoraproject	Fedora	38

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-0160Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2159764Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=ed17aa92dc56Mailing List, Patch
https://lore.kernel.org/all/CABcoxUayum5oOqFMMqAeWuS8+EzojquSOSyDA3J_2omY=2EeAg@mail.gmail.com/Exploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-0160Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2159764Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=ed17aa92dc56Mailing List, Patch
https://lore.kernel.org/all/CABcoxUayum5oOqFMMqAeWuS8+EzojquSOSyDA3J_2omY=2EeAg@mail.gmail.com/Exploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 18, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0160?

A deadlock flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s BPF subsystem. This flaw allows a local user to potentially crash the system.

How severe is CVE-2023-0160?

CVE-2023-0160 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0160?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-0160?

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Source: NVD / NIST