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CVE-2023-2176

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

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

7.8

CVSS 3.1

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Published · December 11, 2022

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A vulnerability was found in compare_netdev_and_ip in drivers/infiniband/core/cma.c in RDMA in the Linux kernel. An improper cleanup results in an out-of-boundary read. This flaw allows a local user to crash or escalate privileges on the system.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read