What is CVE-2023-1390?

CVE-2023-1390 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under CWE-1050. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2023-03-16.

How severe is CVE-2023-1390?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2023-1390

A remote denial of service vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel’s TIPC kernel module. The while loop in tipc_link_xmit() hits an unknown state while attempting to parse SKBs, which are not in the queue. Sending two small UDP packets…

EPSS: 0.051 (91.4th 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

Linux Linux_kernel — versions 5.11
N/a Linux Kernel (Tipc Module) — versions Fixed in kernel 5.11-rc4

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-1050

References

secalert@redhat.com (Third Party Advisory)
secalert@redhat.com
secalert@redhat.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
secalert@redhat.com (Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1390?: CVE-2023-1390 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under CWE-1050. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2023-03-16.
How severe is CVE-2023-1390?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.