CVE-2023-3389: Use after free in io_uring in the Linux Kernel

Published Jun 28, 2023
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Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel iouring subsystem can be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation.

Racing a iouring cancel poll request with a linked timeout can cause a UAF in a hrtimer.

We recommend upgrading past commit ef7dfac51d8ed961b742218f526bd589f3900a59 (4716c73b188566865bdd79c3a6709696a224ac04 for 5.10 stable and 0e388fce7aec40992eadee654193cad345d62663 for 5.15 stable).

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10.162<5.10.185
Linux Linux kernel>=5.13<6.4
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=22.04
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.251-56.1.170-36.1.172-16.12.86-16.12.88-17.0.7-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.251-5Fixed in 6.1.170-3Fixed in 6.1.172-1Fixed in 6.12.86-1Fixed in 6.12.88-1Fixed in 7.0.7-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux Kernel io_uring to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch ef7dfac51d8ed961b742218f526bd589f3900a59
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux Kernel 5.10 stable to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch 4716c73b188566865bdd79c3a6709696a224ac04
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux Kernel 5.15 stable to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch 0e388fce7aec40992eadee654193cad345d62663

Event History

Jun 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:21 AM
Description
May 13, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:07 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 17, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:11 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3389?

CVE-2023-3389 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-3389?

To address CVE-2023-3389, upgrade your Linux kernel to a version that includes the security fixes, such as 5.10.223-1 or 6.12.12-1.

3

Which Linux distributions are affected by CVE-2023-3389?

CVE-2023-3389 affects several distributions including multiple versions of Ubuntu and Debian Linux.

4

What causes the vulnerability CVE-2023-3389?

CVE-2023-3389 is caused by a use-after-free condition in the Linux Kernel io_uring subsystem when racing cancel poll requests.

5

What versions of the Linux Kernel are vulnerable to CVE-2023-3389?

Versions from 5.10.162 to 5.10.185 and from 5.13 to 6.4 of the Linux Kernel are vulnerable to CVE-2023-3389.

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