CVE-2023-6932: Fixes in Linux Kernel

Published Dec 19, 2023
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Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ipv4: igmp component can be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation.

A race condition can be exploited to cause a timer be mistakenly registered on a RCU read locked object which is freed by another thread.

We recommend upgrading past commit e2b706c691905fe78468c361aaabc719d0a496f1.

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.12<6.7
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
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Linux Linux kernel<4.14.332
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.301
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.263
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.203
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.142
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.66
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.5

Remediation

Mitigation

If not needed, disable the ability for unprivileged users to create namespaces. To do this temporarily, do: sudo sysctl -w kernel.unprivileged_userns_clone=0 To disable across reboots, do: echo kernel.unprivileged_userns_clone=0 | \ sudo tee /etc/sysctl.d/99-disable-unpriv-userns.conf

Event History

Dec 19, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 7, 2024
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness
Feb 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:43 PM
Description
Apr 26, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:50 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6932?

CVE-2023-6932 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-6932?

To fix CVE-2023-6932, users should update their Linux kernel to a version that is not vulnerable, such as 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, or later versions.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2023-6932?

CVE-2023-6932 affects Linux kernel versions from 2.6.12 up to, but not including, 6.7.

4

Is IBM QRadar SIEM affected by CVE-2023-6932?

Yes, IBM QRadar SIEM versions up to 7.5.0 UP8 IF01 are affected by CVE-2023-6932.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6932?

CVE-2023-6932 is a use-after-free vulnerability found in the Linux kernel's ipv4: igmp component.

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