CVE-2023-2124
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.50%
Last modified
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/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 | < 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://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://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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-2124?
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.
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.
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