CVE-2023-2156

NameCVE-2023-2156
DescriptionA flaw was found in the networking subsystem of the Linux kernel within the handling of the RPL protocol. This issue results from the lack of proper handling of user-supplied data, which can lead to an assertion failure. This may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to create a denial of service condition on the system.
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Vulnerable and fixed packages

The table below lists information on source packages.

Source PackageReleaseVersionStatus
linux (PTS)buster4.19.249-2fixed
buster (security)4.19.282-1fixed
bullseye5.10.178-3vulnerable
bullseye (security)5.10.179-1vulnerable
bookworm, sid6.1.27-1vulnerable

The information below is based on the following data on fixed versions.

PackageTypeReleaseFixed VersionUrgencyOriginDebian Bugs
linuxsourcebuster(not affected)
linuxsource(unstable)(unfixed)

Notes

[buster] - linux <not-affected> (Vulnerable code not present)
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-547/
https://www.interruptlabs.co.uk//articles/linux-ipv6-route-of-death

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