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6.2
CWE
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CVE-2023-2162: Use After Free

First published: Tue Apr 18 2023(Updated: )

A use-after-free vulnerability was found in iscsi_sw_tcp_session_create in drivers/scsi/iscsi_tcp.c in SCSI sub-component in the Linux Kernel. In this flaw an attacker could leak kernel internal information.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/Kernel<6.2
6.2
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager<=ISVG 10.0.2
Linux Kernel<6.2
Linux Kernel=6.2
Linux Kernel=6.2-rc1
Linux Kernel=6.2-rc2
Linux Kernel=6.2-rc3
Linux Kernel=6.2-rc4
Linux Kernel=6.2-rc5
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.123-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.12-1
6.12.16-1

Remedy

https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-scsi/msg181542.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-2162?

    CVE-2023-2162 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel that can lead to leaking kernel internal information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-2162?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-2162, upgrade to the latest version of the Linux Kernel or apply the latest patches provided by your distribution.

  • What versions of the Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2023-2162?

    CVE-2023-2162 affects versions of the Linux Kernel up to and including 6.2 and all release candidates of 6.2.

  • Which other products are impacted by CVE-2023-2162?

    CVE-2023-2162 also affects IBM Security Verify Governance and Identity Manager software components with versions up to 10.0.2.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-2162?

    The exploitation of CVE-2023-2162 could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive kernel information, compromising system security.

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