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CVE-2023-1390

kernel: remote DoS in TIPC kernel module

Severity Score

7.5
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

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*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

A remote denial of service vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel’s TIPC kernel module. The while loop in tipc_link_xmit() hits an unknown state while attempting to parse SKBs, which are not in the queue. Sending two small UDP packets to a system with a UDP bearer results in the CPU utilization for the system to instantly spike to 100%, causing a denial of service condition.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
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Automatable
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Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2023-03-14 CVE Reserved
  • 2023-03-16 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-02 CVE Updated
  • 2024-08-26 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-1050: Excessive Platform Resource Consumption within a Loop
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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>= 4.3 < 4.9.253
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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>= 4.10 < 4.14.217
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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>= 4.15 < 4.19.170
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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>= 4.20 < 5.4.92
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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>= 5.5 < 5.10.10
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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5.11
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rc1
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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5.11
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rc2
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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5.11
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rc3
Affected