Vulnerability Description
A deadlock flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s BPF subsystem. This flaw allows a local user to potentially crash the system.
CVSS Score
4.7
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.4 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 38 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-0160MitigationThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2159764Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=edMailing ListPatch
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/CABcoxUayum5oOqFMMqAeWuS8+EzojquSOSyDA3J_2omY=2EeAg@ExploitMailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-0160MitigationThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2159764Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=edMailing ListPatch
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/CABcoxUayum5oOqFMMqAeWuS8+EzojquSOSyDA3J_2omY=2EeAg@ExploitMailing ListVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-0160?
CVE-2023-0160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). A deadlock flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s BPF subsystem. This flaw allows a local user to potentially crash the system.
How severe is CVE-2023-0160?
CVE-2023-0160 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-0160?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Fedoraproject Fedora.