CVE-2023-2162: Use After Free

Published Apr 18, 2023
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Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability was found in iscsi_sw_tcp_session_create in drivers/scsi/iscsi_tcp.c in SCSI sub-component in the Linux Kernel. In this flaw an attacker could leak kernel internal information.

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.2
Linux Linux kernel=6.2
Linux Linux kernel=6.2-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.2-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.2-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.2-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.2-rc5
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
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
redhat/Kernel<6.2
6.2

Event History

Apr 18, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:24 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:15 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:11 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 26, 56394
Event
via IBM·07:29 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2162?

CVE-2023-2162 is a high-severity use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel that can lead to leaking kernel internal information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-2162?

To mitigate CVE-2023-2162, upgrade to the latest version of the Linux Kernel or apply the latest patches provided by your distribution.

3

What versions of the Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2023-2162?

CVE-2023-2162 affects versions of the Linux Kernel up to and including 6.2 and all release candidates of 6.2.

4

Which other products are impacted by CVE-2023-2162?

CVE-2023-2162 also affects IBM Security Verify Governance and Identity Manager software components with versions up to 10.0.2.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-2162?

The exploitation of CVE-2023-2162 could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive kernel information, compromising system security.

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