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CVE-2023-2593

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.9 EPSS 0.73%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2025-07-30 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9. It affects Linux. Exploitation may require the attacker to be authenticated. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2023-2593
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.9
EPSS
0.73%
Linux

Original NVD 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.