CVE-2023-2124

Name: CVE-2023-2124
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-15T22:15:12.15+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2124 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds memory access flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s XFS file system in how a user restores an XFS image after failure (with a dirty log journal). This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds memory access flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s XFS file system in how a user restores an XFS image after failure (with a dirty log journal). 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

0.50%

38.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	< 6.4
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0
Debian	Debian Linux	12.0
Netapp	H300s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H410c Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H410s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H500s Firmware	All versions
Netapp	H700s Firmware	All versions

References

https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/fs/xfs/xfs_buf_item_recover.c?h=v6.4-rc1&id=22ed903eee23a5b174e240f1cdfa9acf393a5210Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230622-0010/Third Party Advisory
https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?extid=7e9494b8b399902e994eExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5448Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480Third Party Advisory
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/fs/xfs/xfs_buf_item_recover.c?h=v6.4-rc1&id=22ed903eee23a5b174e240f1cdfa9acf393a5210Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230622-0010/Third Party Advisory
https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?extid=7e9494b8b399902e994eExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5448Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2124?

How severe is CVE-2023-2124?

CVE-2023-2124 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2124?

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-2023-2124?

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Source: NVD / NIST