CVE-2023-2156
linux - security update
7.5
HIGH
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 6.1%
Description
A flaw was found in the networking subsystem of the Linux kernel within the handling of the RPL protocol. This issue results from the lack of proper handling of user-supplied data, which can lead to an assertion failure. This may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to create a denial of service condition on the system.
How to fix CVE-2023-2156
To remediate CVE-2023-2156, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- —upgrade to 5.10.179-2 or later
- —upgrade to 5.10.179-2 or later
Is CVE-2023-2156 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 6.1%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 5.10.179-2
- from 0, < 5.10.179-2
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | HIGH7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |