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CVE-2023-21400

Published: Jul 12, 2023

Modified: Feb 13, 2025

PUBLISHED

Description

In multiple functions of io_uring.c, there is a possible kernel memory corruption due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	affected `Android kernel`

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-07-01

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/14/2

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/19/2

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/19/7

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/25/7

https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175072/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0098-1.html

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00027.html

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240119-0012/

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