Out-of-bounds Read in Linux Kernel
CVE-2023-2176
A vulnerability was found in compare_netdev_and_ip in drivers/infiniband/core/cma.c in RDMA in the Linux Kernel. The improper cleanup results in out-of-boundary read, where a local user can utilize this problem to crash the system or escalation of privilege.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.002 (15.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel
- N/a Kernel — versions Linux 6.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-2176?
- CVE-2023-2176 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-04-20.
- How severe is CVE-2023-2176?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-2176 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.