CVE-2023-1075: Infoleak

Published Feb 26, 2023
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Updated

A flaw in the Linux Kernel found. The tlsistxready() incorrectly checks for list emptiness, potentially accessing a type confused entry to the listhead, leaking the last byte of the confused field that overlaps with rec->txready.

Reference: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/next/linux-next.git/commit/?id=ffe2a22562444720b05bdfeb999c03e810d84cbb

Other sources

A flaw was found in the Linux Kernel. The tlsistxready() incorrectly checks for list emptiness, potentially accessing a type confused entry to the listhead, leaking the last byte of the confused field that overlaps with rec->txready.

Launchpad

Linux Kernel could allow a local authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper checking for list emptiness by the tlsistxready() function. By sending a specially crafted request to access a type confused entry to the listhead, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain the last byte of the confused field that overlaps with rec->txready, and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.

IBM

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager software component<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager virtual appliance component<=ISVG 10.0.2
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-1
redhat/kernel<6.1.11
6.1.11

Event History

Feb 26, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:06 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:13 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:20 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1075?

CVE-2023-1075 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability affecting the Linux Kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-1075?

To fix CVE-2023-1075, update the Linux Kernel package to version 6.1.11 or later for Red Hat, or to 5.10.223-1 or later for Debian.

3

Which Linux Kernel versions are affected by CVE-2023-1075?

CVE-2023-1075 affects all Linux Kernel versions before 6.1.11 for Red Hat, and versions prior to 5.10.223-1 for Debian.

4

What components are affected by CVE-2023-1075?

CVE-2023-1075 affects the Linux Kernel as well as IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager software and virtual appliance components.

5

Is there a potential impact of exploitation of CVE-2023-1075?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-1075 could lead to information leakage due to incorrect list handling in the Linux Kernel.

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