CVE-2023-1074

Description

A memory leak flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Stream Control Transmission Protocol. This issue may occur when a user starts a malicious networking service and someone connects to this service. This could allow a local user to starve resources, causing a denial of service.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory openwall.com
Affected: n/a kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2173430 issue tracking third party advisory
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/next/linux-next.git/commit/?id=458e279f861d3f61796894cd158b780765a1569f mailing list patch
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/01/23/1 third party advisory mailing list
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00005.html mailing list
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00006.html mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/11/05/4 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1074?
CVE-2023-1074 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1074?
To fix CVE-2023-1074, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-1074 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-1074 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-1074?
CVE-2023-1074 affects n/a kernel.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.