Out-of-Bounds Read in Linux kernel (CVE-2023-42755)
Summary
Vulnerability in Linux kernel (CVE-2023-42755). Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure. Exploitable via rsvp_classify.
Original description
The description as published by the source.
A flaw was found in the IPv4 Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) classifier in the Linux kernel. The xprt pointer may go beyond the linear part of the skb, leading to an out-of-bounds read in the rsvp_classify function. This issue may allow a local user to crash the system and cause a denial of service.
Source: GitHub Security Advisories (Global) NVD GitHub Advisory
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A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-42755 has been found in Linux kernel.
Attackers can target a specific entry point like rsvp_classify over the network to misuse the product.
Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure. CVSS score: 6.5/10.
What to do: apply the vendor's official patched release.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "Linux kernel CVE-2023-42755" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2023-42755 (Linux kernel) — CWE-125 / CVSS v3 6.5
Attack vector: local / no user interaction
Attack surface: rsvp_classify
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
Out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) exists in Linux kernel. Attackers reach the vulnerable code path via rsvp_classify.
Check the vendor advisory for the affected versions of Linux kernel. Attack surface: rsvp_classify.
Severity: Medium (CVSS 6.5/10). Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure.
Update to the patched release per vendor advisory.
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Audit SBOM/dependencies to find affected services.
Response actions
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
Audit SBOM/dependencies for affected components.資産台帳・SBOM・依存マニフェストで Linux kernel を使っているサービスとバージョンを洗い出す。
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2Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番ではアクセスログ・WAF でアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Fix status by distribution
Fixed packages published by each distribution for this CVE
- Debian DEBIAN-CVE-2023-42755 linux Fixed in: 5.10.197-1
- Ubuntu UBUNTU-CVE-2023-42755 linux Fixed in: 3.13.0-194.245
References
- advisory access.redhat.com
- exploit seclists.org
- patch bugzilla.redhat.com
- web nvd.nist.gov
- web lists.debian.org
- web lists.debian.org
- web access.redhat.com
- web access.redhat.com
- web cert-portal.siemens.com
- web cert-portal.siemens.com
- web github.com