CVE-2023-6356
Kernel: null pointer dereference in nvmet_tcp_build_iovec
6.5CVSSMEDIUM
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's NVMe driver. This issue may allow an unauthenticated malicious actor to send a set of crafted TCP packages when using NVMe over TCP, leading the NVMe driver to a NULL pointer dereference in the NVMe driver and causing kernel panic and a denial of service.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Impact
Initial Access
References
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0723
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0724
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0725
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Timeline
Published
Feb 7, 2024
Last Updated
Nov 4, 2025
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