CVE-2023-2680

Name: CVE-2023-2680
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-13T17:15:09.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2680 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. This CVE exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2021-3750. More specifically, the qemu-kvm package as released for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.1 via RHSA-2022:7967 included a version of qemu-kvm that was actually missing the fix for CVE-2021-3750.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This CVE exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2021-3750. More specifically, the qemu-kvm package as released for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.1 via RHSA-2022:7967 included a version of qemu-kvm that was actually missing the fix for CVE-2021-3750.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qemu	Qemu	All versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	9.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-2680Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2203387Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231116-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-2680Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2203387Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231116-0001/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2680?

How severe is CVE-2023-2680?

CVE-2023-2680 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2680?

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