CVE-2023-2593
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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.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
5.9
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Deferred
Source identifier
Published
2025-07-30 16:15:25.980000
Last modified
2026-11-07 14:16:54.383000
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"lastModified": "2026-11-07T14:16:54.383",
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