Vulnerability in Linux Kernel

CVE-2023-2156

A flaw was found in the networking subsystem of the Linux kernel within the handling of the RPL protocol. This issue results from the lack of proper handling of user-supplied data, which can lead to an assertion failure. This may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to create a denial of service condition on the system.

EPSS: 0.061 (92.7th 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-2023-2156?
CVE-2023-2156 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Reachable Assertion. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2023-05-09.
How severe is CVE-2023-2156?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-2156 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.