CVE-2023-0469

MEDIUM

Linux Kernel - Use-After-Free in io_uring Fixed File Installation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A use-after-free flaw was found in io_uring/filetable.c in io_install_fixed_file in the io_uring subcomponent in the Linux Kernel during call cleanup. This flaw may lead to a denial of service.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2163723

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0032
EPSS Percentile 23.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation poc
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-191 CWE-416
Status published
Products (2)
linux/linux_kernel 6.1 (7 CPE variants)
linux/linux_kernel < 6.1
Published Jan 26, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026