CVE-2023-23003

Description

In the Linux kernel before 5.16, tools/perf/util/expr.c lacks a check for the hashmap__new return value.

Category

4.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory kernel.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.16 mailing list patch vendor advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/0a515a06c5ebfa46fee3ac519e418f801e718da4 patch
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230331-0003/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23003?
CVE-2023-23003 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-23003?
To fix CVE-2023-23003, 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-2023-23003 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-23003 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.
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