CVE-2023-2019

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's netdevsim device driver, within the scheduling of events. This issue results from the improper management of a reference count. This may allow an attacker to create a denial of service condition on the system.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory zerodayinitiative.com
Affected: n/a Linux kernel's netdevsim device driver
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2189137 patch third party advisory issue tracking
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-CAN-17811/ third party advisory vdb entry
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/180a6a3ee60a patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2019?
CVE-2023-2019 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2019?
To fix CVE-2023-2019, 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-2023-2019 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-2019 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-2023-2019?
CVE-2023-2019 affects n/a Linux kernel's netdevsim device driver.
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