CVE-2023-0179

Name: CVE-2023-0179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-27T22:15:20.963+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.94%

77.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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: Mar 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-0179?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-0179?

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Source: NVD / NIST