CVE-2023-2176

Description

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.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory netapp.com Third-Party Advisory spinics.net
Affected: n/a Kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-rdma/msg114749.html patch mailing list third party advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230609-0005/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2176?
CVE-2023-2176 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2176?
To fix CVE-2023-2176, 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-2023-2176 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-2176 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-2023-2176?
CVE-2023-2176 affects n/a Kernel.
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