CVE-2023-52620: netfilter: nf_tables: disallow timeout for anonymous sets

Published Mar 21, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

netfilter: nftables: disallow timeout for anonymous sets

Never used from userspace, disallow these parameters.

Other sources

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

netfilter: nftables: disallow timeout for anonymous sets

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2023-52620 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024032147-CVE-2023-52620-11a9@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a resource injection flaw in timeout parameter in nftables. By sending a specially crafted request, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.

IBM

Affected Software

21 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=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<5.15.151
5.15.151
redhat/kernel<6.1.81
6.1.81
redhat/kernel<6.4
6.4
Linux Linux kernel<4.19.312
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.274
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.215
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.151
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.81
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.4
Linux Linux kernel=6.4-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.4-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.4-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.4-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.4-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.4-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.4-rc7

Event History

Mar 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:43 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:23 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:00 AM
Description
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:11 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52620?

CVE-2023-52620 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52620?

To fix CVE-2023-52620, upgrade to kernel version 5.15.151, 6.1.81, or 6.4 for Red Hat systems, or to the latest patched version for Debian.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-52620?

CVE-2023-52620 is a vulnerability related to the netfilter subsystem in the Linux kernel.

4

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2023-52620?

Affected Linux kernel versions include versions before 5.15.151, 6.1.81, and 6.4 for Red Hat, along with certain versions listed for Debian.

5

Is CVE-2023-52620 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2023-52620 is not directly exploitable from userspace, thus posing less risk for remote exploitation.

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