CVE-2023-6270
kernel: AoE: improper reference count leads to use-after-free vulnerability
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · January 4, 2024
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the ATA over Ethernet (AoE) driver in the Linux kernel. The aoecmd_cfg_pkts() function improperly updates the refcnt on struct net_device, and a use-after-free can be triggered by racing between the free on the struct and the access through the skbtxq global queue. This could lead to a denial of service condition or potential code execution.
Statement
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9 are not affected by this CVE as the AoE driver is not included in any shipping kernel release.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not 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 · 7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-416 · Use After Free