CVE-2023-2007

Name: CVE-2023-2007
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-24T23:15:18.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2007 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The specific flaw exists within the DPT I2O Controller driver. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The specific flaw exists within the DPT I2O Controller driver. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel.

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

0.29%

20.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	< 6.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0
Netapp	H300s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H500s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H700s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H410s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H410c Firmware	All versions
Netapp	Solidfire \& Hci Management Node	All versions

References

https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b04e75a4a8a81887386a0d2dbf605a48e779d2a0Patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240119-0011/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b04e75a4a8a81887386a0d2dbf605a48e779d2a0Patch
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240119-0011/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2007?

How severe is CVE-2023-2007?

CVE-2023-2007 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2007?

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