CVE-2023-21400
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CVE-2023-21400 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In multiple functions of io_uring.c, there is a possible kernel memory corruption due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In multiple functions of io_uring.c, there is a possible kernel memory corruption due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | All versions | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175072/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0098-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/14/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/19/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/19/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175072/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0098-1.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/14/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/19/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/19/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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