Vulnerability Description
A use-after-free vulnerability was found in drivers/nvme/target/tcp.c` in `nvmet_tcp_free_crypto` due to a logical bug in the NVMe/TCP subsystem in the Linux kernel. This issue may allow a malicious user to cause a use-after-free and double-free problem, which may permit remote code execution or lead to local privilege escalation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.0, < 5.4.260 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | - |
| Netapp | Solidfire \& Hci Management Node | - |
| Netapp | Solidfire \& Hci Storage Node | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7370Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7379Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7418Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7548Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7549Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7551Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7554Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7557Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7559Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0340Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0378Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0386Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0412Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0431Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0432Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-5178?
CVE-2023-5178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A use-after-free vulnerability was found in drivers/nvme/target/tcp.c` in `nvmet_tcp_free_crypto` due to a logical bug in the NVMe/TCP subsystem in the Linux kernel. This issue may allow a malicious u...
How severe is CVE-2023-5178?
CVE-2023-5178 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-5178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager, Netapp Solidfire \& Hci Management Node, Netapp Solidfire \& Hci Storage Node.