CVE-2023-6200
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.15%
Last modified
CVE-2023-6200 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A race condition was found in the Linux Kernel. Under certain conditions, an unauthenticated attacker from an adjacent network could send an ICMPv6 router advertisement packet, causing arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A race condition was found in the Linux Kernel. Under certain conditions, an unauthenticated attacker from an adjacent network could send an ICMPv6 router advertisement packet, causing arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.7 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 6.7 | Rc1 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6200Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2250377Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6200Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2250377Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-6200?
A race condition was found in the Linux Kernel. Under certain conditions, an unauthenticated attacker from an adjacent network could send an ICMPv6 router advertisement packet, causing arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-6200?
CVE-2023-6200 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6200?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-6200?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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