CVE-2023-2163

High

Incorrect verifier pruning in BPF in Linux Kernel >=5.4 leads to unsafe code paths being incorrectly marked as safe, resulting in arbitrary read/write in kernel memory, lateral privilege escalation, and container escape.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2023-09-20
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

8.8

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-682

CVE-2023-2163 is a Incorrect Calculation vulnerability

What is Incorrect Calculation?

The product performs a calculation that generates incorrect or unintended results. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

2 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2023-2163?

    CVE-2023-2163 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10 , classified as an Incorrect Calculation flaw (CWE-682) . CVE-2023-2163 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-2163?

    CVE-2023-2163 has a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-2163?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2023-2163 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2023-2163 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2023-2163 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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