Improper input validation in Canonical Linux-Bluefield

CVE-2023-0881

Running DDoS on tcp port 22 will trigger a kernel crash. This issue is introduced by the backport of a commit regarding nft_lookup without the subsequent fixes that were introduced after this commit. The resolution of this CVE introduces those commits to the linux-bluefield package.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.004 (33.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0881?
CVE-2023-0881 is a high-severity vulnerability in Canonical Linux-Bluefield, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2025-03-31.
How severe is CVE-2023-0881?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-0881 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.