MEDIUM · 4.0

CVE-2023-23003

In the Linux kernel before 5.16, tools/perf/util/expr.c lacks a check for the hashmap__new return value.

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel before 5.16, tools/perf/util/expr.c lacks a check for the hashmap__new return value.

CVSS Score

4.0

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel< 5.16

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-23003?

CVE-2023-23003 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel before 5.16, tools/perf/util/expr.c lacks a check for the hashmap__new return value.

How severe is CVE-2023-23003?

CVE-2023-23003 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-23003?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.