Linux Kernel IPv6 net/ipv6/fib6_rules.c fib6_rule_suppress denial of service

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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel. The affected element is the function fib6_rule_suppress of the file net/ipv6/fib6_rules.c of the component IPv6 Handler. Such manipulation leads to denial of service.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2023-3022. There is not any exploit available.
Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (affected version not known). Affected by this issue is the function fib6_rule_suppress of the file net/ipv6/fib6_rules.c of the component IPv6 Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability.
The weakness was released 06/01/2023. The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-3022 since 05/31/2023. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-43714). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5
VulDB Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploiting
Class: Denial of serviceCWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
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Patch: github.com
Timeline
05/31/2023 🔍06/01/2023 🔍
06/01/2023 🔍
01/26/2026 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2023-3022 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-3022
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-230456
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Entry
Created: 06/01/2023 07:00Updated: 01/26/2026 14:55
Changes: 06/01/2023 07:00 (41), 06/25/2023 16:05 (1), 03/12/2025 03:58 (25), 01/26/2026 14:55 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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