CVE-2023-2019

kernel: netdevsim: fib: reference count leak on route deletion failure

Published Apr 24, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 4.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-33547 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.
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Mar 18, 2025, 7:17 PM
Reserved
Apr 13, 2023, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 24, 2023, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:51 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 13, 2023, 12:00 AM