Is CVE-2023-21162 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-21162 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-21162 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-21162 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-21162?

CVE-2023-21162 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-21162

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: December 4, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In RGXUnbackingZSBuffer of rgxta3d.c, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to a use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability is a use-after-free flaw in the kernel that could allow for arbitrary code execution. It is a critical issue with a 9.8 CVSS score, enabling local privilege escalation without user interaction.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

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Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-21162 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.