CVE-2023-1998: Spectre v2 SMT mitigations problem in Linux kernel
First published: Mon Apr 17 2023(Updated: )
Last updated 29 November 2024
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <6.3 | 6.3 |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager software component | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager virtual appliance component | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | <6.3 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.10-1 6.12.11-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-mj4w-6495-6crx
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6921ed9049bc7457f66c1596c5b78aec0dae4a9d
- https://kernel.dance/#6921ed9049bc7457f66c1596c5b78aec0dae4a9d
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00005.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00006.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-1998
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1998
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1998
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-1998
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-1998
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2187260
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4378
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4377
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2023-1998
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5603
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5604
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6901
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7077
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0412
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- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3810
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- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2187257
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/6921ed9049bc7457f66c1596c5b78aec0dae4a9d
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7172423 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1998?
CVE-2023-1998 has a high severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive information to local authenticated attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1998?
To mitigate CVE-2023-1998, update the Linux kernel to version 6.3 or apply the recommended patches for affected systems.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-1998?
CVE-2023-1998 affects various software including certain versions of the Linux kernel, IBM Security Verify Governance, and Debian Linux.
Can CVE-2023-1998 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2023-1998 requires local authenticated access, thus it cannot be exploited remotely.
What impact does CVE-2023-1998 have on system security?
CVE-2023-1998 can lead to leakage of sensitive information, which poses a significant risk to system security if exploited.
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