CVE-2023-1390

kernel: remote DoS in TIPC kernel module

Published Mar 16, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 5.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A remote denial of service vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel’s TIPC kernel module. The while loop in tipc_link_xmit() hits an unknown state while attempting to parse SKBs, which are not in the queue. Sending two small UDP packets to a system with a UDP bearer results in the CPU utilization for the system to instantly spike to 100%, causing a denial of service condition.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-23646 A remote denial of service vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel’s TIPC kernel module. The while loop in tipc_link_xmit() hits an unknown state while attempting to parse SKBs, which are not in the queue. Sending two small UDP packets to a system with a UDP bearer results in the CPU utilization for the system to instantly spike to 100%, causing a denial of service condition.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6045-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Sep 18, 2026, 3:03 PM
Reserved
Mar 14, 2023, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 16, 2023, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:27 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jan 9, 2021, 12:00 AM