high
7.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-2176

First published: Wed Apr 19 2023(Updated: )

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.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel>=6.0<6.1.81
Linux Kernel>=6.2<6.3
Linux Kernel>=6.0<6.3
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager<=ISVG 10.0.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.20-1
6.12.21-1

Remedy

https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-rdma/msg114749.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-2176?

    CVE-2023-2176 has a high severity rating due to its potential for system crashes and privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-2176?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-2176, users should upgrade to the latest patched versions of the Linux Kernel and any affected IBM Security Verify Governance components.

  • Which software components are affected by CVE-2023-2176?

    CVE-2023-2176 affects the Linux Kernel versions from 6.0 to 6.3 and IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager components up to version ISVG 10.0.2.

  • Can CVE-2023-2176 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2023-2176 is primarily applicable to local users, as it requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-2176?

    Exploiting CVE-2023-2176 can lead to system crashes and unauthorized escalation of privileges on the affected systems.

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