CVE-2023-2430
kernel: missing lock in io_uring/msg_ring.c for IOPOLL in io_uring cause denial of service
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
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
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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 · 6.6CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
CWE-667 · Improper Locking