CVE-2023-1583

MEDIUM

Linux Kernel - Null Pointer Dereference

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A NULL pointer dereference was found in io_file_bitmap_get in io_uring/filetable.c in the io_uring sub-component in the Linux Kernel. When fixed files are unregistered, some context information (file_alloc_{start,end} and alloc_hint) is not cleared. A subsequent request that has auto index selection enabled via IORING_FILE_INDEX_ALLOC can cause a NULL pointer dereference. An unprivileged user can use the flaw to cause a system crash.

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0021
EPSS Percentile 11.4%
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 none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-476
Status published
Products (1)
linux/linux_kernel 5.19 - 6.1.22
Published Mar 24, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026