CVE-2023-2593

MediumCVSS 5.9/10Last modified Jun 29, 2026

Description

A flaw exists within the Linux kernel's handling of new TCP connections. The issue results from the lack of memory release after its effective lifetime. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to create a denial of service condition on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 5.9/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-835

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jul 30, 2025
Last modified
Jun 29, 2026
NVD status
Deferred

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CVE-2023-2593: Medium severity, CVSS 5.9 | Vulnix