CVE-2023-2019

MEDIUM

Linux Kernel < 6.0 - Denial of Service via netdevsim Event Scheduling Reference Count Mismanagement

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's netdevsim device driver, within the scheduling of events. This issue results from the improper management of a reference count. This may allow an attacker to create a denial of service condition on the system.

Scores

CVSS v3 4.4
EPSS 0.0010
EPSS Percentile 26.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-911
Status published
Products (2)
linux/linux_kernel < 6.0
redhat/enterprise_linux 9.0
Published Apr 24, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026