CVE-2023-2593

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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.

5.9 /10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.2 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/CAH2r5msyEy20e=FBx6wPWWc3kXzNR4b+zHshSqidRdFKVf_7Jg@mail.gmail.com/
Configurations

No configuration.

History

31 Jul 2025, 19:15

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References
  • {'url': 'https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-2593', 'source': 'secalert@redhat.com'}
  • {'url': 'https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2384787', 'source': 'secalert@redhat.com'}

31 Jul 2025, 18:42

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Summary
  • (es) Existe una falla en el manejo de nuevas conexiones TCP por parte del kernel de Linux. El problema se debe a la falta de liberación de memoria tras su vida útil. Esta vulnerabilidad permite a un atacante no autenticado crear una condición de denegación de servicio en el sistema.

30 Jul 2025, 16:15

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New CVE
Information

Published : 2025-07-30 16:15

Updated : 2025-07-31 19:15

NVD link : CVE-2023-2593

Mitre link : CVE-2023-2593

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-2593

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE
CWE-835

Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop')