Rewterz Threat Advisory – CVE-2023-5178 – Linux Kernel Vulnerability

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

CVE-2023-5178

Linux Kernel could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a use-after-free flaw in the nvmet_tcp_free_crypto function in the NVMe-oF/TCP subsystem. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Impact

• Code Execution

Indicators Of Compromise

CVE

• CVE-2023-5178

Affected Vendors

Linux

Affected Products

• Linux Kernel

Remediation

Refer to linux kernel Web site for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. 

 Linux Kernel Web site