CVE-2023-2176
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CVE-2023-2176 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in compare_netdev_and_ip in drivers/infiniband/core/cma.c in RDMA in the Linux Kernel. The improper cleanup results in out-of-boundary read, where a local user can utilize this problem to crash the system or escalation of privilege.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was found in compare_netdev_and_ip in drivers/infiniband/core/cma.c in RDMA in the Linux Kernel. The improper cleanup results in out-of-boundary read, where a local user can utilize this problem to crash the system or escalation of privilege.
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 | >= 6.0, < 6.1.81 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.2, < 6.3 |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230609-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-rdma/msg114749.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230609-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-rdma/msg114749.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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