CVE-2023-0122 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the Linux kernel's NVMe functionality (nvmet_setup_auth()), affecting versions v6.0-rc1 through v6.0-rc3. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) on vulnerable systems. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), it requires no user interaction and has low attack complexity, leading to a complete loss of availability. There is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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