CVE-2023-0179
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.94%
Last modified
CVE-2023-0179 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the Netfilter subsystem in the Linux Kernel. This issue could allow the leakage of both stack and heap addresses, and potentially allow Local Privilege Escalation to the root user via arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the Netfilter subsystem in the Linux Kernel. This issue could allow the leakage of both stack and heap addresses, and potentially allow Local Privilege Escalation to the root user via arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5.0, < 5.10.164 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.89 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 6.1.7 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 22.04 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian Eus | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux For Real Time | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux For Real Time For Nfv | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server For Power Little Endian Update Services For Sap Solutions | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Codeready Linux Builder | All versions |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171601/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LNS-0093-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2161713Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q1/20Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230511-0003/Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171601/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LNS-0093-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2161713Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q1/20Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230511-0003/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-0179?
A buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the Netfilter subsystem in the Linux Kernel. This issue could allow the leakage of both stack and heap addresses, and potentially allow Local Privilege Escalation to the root user via arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-0179?
CVE-2023-0179 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0179?
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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