CVE-2023-2593
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Publication date: 2025-07-30
Last updated on: 2025-11-20
Assigner: Red Hat, Inc.
Description
Description
A flaw exists within the Linux kernel's handling of new TCP connections. The issue results from the lack of memory release after its effective lifetime. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to create a denial of service condition on the system.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| linux | kernel | * |
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Exploitability
CWE
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| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-835 | The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a flaw in the Linux kernel's handling of new TCP connections, where memory is not released properly after its effective lifetime. This flaw can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to cause a denial of service condition on the affected system.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can impact you by allowing an unauthenticated attacker to create a denial of service (DoS) condition on your system, potentially making it unavailable or unresponsive.
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