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CVE-2023-2430

kernel: missing lock in io_uring/msg_ring.c for IOPOLL in io_uring cause denial of service

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

6.6

CVSS 3.1

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Published · January 19, 2023

Updated · November 21, 2025

Description

A vulnerability was found due to a missing lock for the IOPOLL in io_cqring_event_overflow() in io_uring.c in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows a local attacker with user privileges to trigger a denial of service.

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 · 6.6
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H

CWE-667 · Improper Locking