CVE-2023-53233 is a deadlock vulnerability in the Linux kernel's SMC (Shared Memory Communications) network subsystem. Specifically, it arises from an issue with cancel_delayed_work_syn(), leading to a circular locking dependency. This affects various versions of the Linux kernel. The vulnerability has a CVSSv3.1 score of 5.5 (MEDIUM), indicating a local attack vector with low attack complexity, requiring low privileges, and resulting in high availability impact (denial of service). There is no confidentiality or integrity impact. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there any publicly available exploit codes in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting low public awareness or interest at this time.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 5.8, < 5.10.176CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.11, < 5.15.104CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 5.16, < 6.1.21CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.2, < 6.2.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.3:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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