Vulnerability Description
An out-of-bounds memory access flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s XFS file system in how a user restores an XFS image after failure (with a dirty log journal). This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Netapp | H300S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H300S | - |
| Netapp | H410C Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H410C | - |
| Netapp | H410S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H410S | - |
| Netapp | H500S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H500S | - |
| Netapp | H700S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H700S | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/fs/xfsMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00027.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230622-0010/Third Party Advisory
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?extid=7e9494b8b399902e994eExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5448Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480Third Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/fs/xfsMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00027.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230622-0010/Third Party Advisory
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?extid=7e9494b8b399902e994eExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5448Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-2124?
CVE-2023-2124 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An out-of-bounds memory access flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s XFS file system in how a user restores an XFS image after failure (with a dirty log journal). This flaw allows a local user to crash...
How severe is CVE-2023-2124?
CVE-2023-2124 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-2124?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux, Netapp H300S Firmware, Netapp H300S, Netapp H410C Firmware.