CVE-2023-2593

Kernel: ksmbd memory exhaustion denial-of-service vulnerability

Description

A flaw exists within the Linux kernel's handling of new TCP connections. The issue results from the lack of memory release after its effective lifetime. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to create a denial of service condition on the system.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/CAH2r5msyEy20e=FBx6wPWWc3kXzNR4b+zHshSqidRdFKVf_7Jg@mail.gmail.com/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2593?
CVE-2023-2593 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2593?
To fix CVE-2023-2593, 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-2023-2593 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-2593 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-2023-2593?
CVE-2023-2593 affects Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.
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