CVE-2023-2176

kernel: Slab-out-of-bound read in compare_netdev_and_ip

Published Apr 20, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A vulnerability was found in compare_netdev_and_ip in drivers/infiniband/core/cma.c in RDMA in the Linux Kernel. The improper cleanup results in out-of-boundary read, where a local user can utilize this problem to crash the system or escalation of privilege.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5658-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-33693 A vulnerability was found in compare_netdev_and_ip in drivers/infiniband/core/cma.c in RDMA in the Linux Kernel. The improper cleanup results in out-of-boundary read, where a local user can utilize this problem to crash the system or escalation of privilege.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6194-1 Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6224-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6228-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6235-1 Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
May 5, 2025, 4:01 PM
Reserved
Apr 19, 2023, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 20, 2023, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:51 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Dec 11, 2022, 5:30 AM