CVE-2023-21400

kernel: io_uring: io_defer_entry object double free vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 6.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In multiple functions of io_uring.c, there is a possible kernel memory corruption due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3623-1 linux-5.10 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5480-1 linux security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6315-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6325-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6330-1 Linux kernel (GCP) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6332-1 Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6348-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7234-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7234-2 Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7234-3 Linux kernel (Azure) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7234-4 Linux kernel (AWS) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7234-5 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7295-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7413-1 Linux kernel (IoT) vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In multiple functions of io_uring.c, there is a possible kernel memory corruption due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. In multiple functions of io_uring.c, there is a possible kernel memory corruption due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Feb 13, 2025, 4:40 PM
Reserved
Nov 3, 2022, 10:37 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 13, 2023, 12:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:32 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 5, 2023, 12:00 AM