CVE-2023-2898
MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.19%
Last modified
CVE-2023-2898 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a null-pointer-dereference flaw found in f2fs_write_end_io in fs/f2fs/data.c in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows a local privileged user to cause a denial of service problem.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a null-pointer-dereference flaw found in f2fs_write_end_io in fs/f2fs/data.c in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows a local privileged user to cause a denial of service problem.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 12.0 |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410c 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-20230929-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5492Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230929-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5492Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-2898?
There is a null-pointer-dereference flaw found in f2fs_write_end_io in fs/f2fs/data.c in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows a local privileged user to cause a denial of service problem.
How severe is CVE-2023-2898?
CVE-2023-2898 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2898?
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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