CVE-2023-53345 is a data race vulnerability in the Linux kernel's rxrpc network protocol. Specifically, it occurs in the rxrpc_wait_to_be_connected() function, where a race condition can arise when checking call->error without first confirming the call's completion state. This flaw affects Linux kernel versions and could lead to system instability or denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.7 (Medium), indicating a local attack vector with high attack complexity, requiring low privileges, and resulting in a high impact on availability. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code is available on platforms like Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting low public awareness and attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 6.2.1, < 6.2.16CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.3, < 6.3.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.2:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.2:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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