HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-52433
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-52433

CWE-273Published: February 20, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.4
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

netfilter: nft_set_rbtree: skip sync GC for new elements in this transaction

New elements in this transaction might expired before such transaction

ends. Skip sync GC for such elements otherwise commit path might walk

over an already released object. Once transaction is finished, async GC

will collect such expired element.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-52433 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 4.4.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
netapp1 product(s)
ontap tools
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/03caf75da1059f0460666c826e9f50e13dfd0017
PATCHhttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ee52ae94baabf7ee09cf2a8d854b990dac5d0e4
PATCHhttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a8c544158f68f656d1734eb5ba00c4f817b76b1
PATCHhttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9af7dfb3c9d7985172a240f85e684c5cd33e29ce
PATCHhttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9db9feb841f7449772f9393c16b9ef4536d8c127
PATCHhttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c323ed65f66e5387ee0a73452118d49f1dae81b8
PATCHhttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e3213ff99a355cda811b41e8dbb3472d13167a3a
PATCHhttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/03caf75da1059f0460666c826e9f50e13dfd0017
PATCHhttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ee52ae94baabf7ee09cf2a8d854b990dac5d0e4
PATCHhttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a8c544158f68f656d1734eb5ba00c4f817b76b1
PATCHhttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9af7dfb3c9d7985172a240f85e684c5cd33e29ce
PATCHhttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9db9feb841f7449772f9393c16b9ef4536d8c127
PATCHhttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c323ed65f66e5387ee0a73452118d49f1dae81b8
PATCHhttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e3213ff99a355cda811b41e8dbb3472d13167a3a
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240828-0003/

All References (15)

→
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/03caf75da1059f0460666c826e9f50e13dfd0017Patch
→
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ee52ae94baabf7ee09cf2a8d854b990dac5d0e4Patch
→
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a8c544158f68f656d1734eb5ba00c4f817b76b1Patch
→
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9af7dfb3c9d7985172a240f85e684c5cd33e29cePatch
→
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9db9feb841f7449772f9393c16b9ef4536d8c127Patch
→
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c323ed65f66e5387ee0a73452118d49f1dae81b8Patch
→
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e3213ff99a355cda811b41e8dbb3472d13167a3aPatch
→
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/03caf75da1059f0460666c826e9f50e13dfd0017Patch
→
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ee52ae94baabf7ee09cf2a8d854b990dac5d0e4Patch
→
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9a8c544158f68f656d1734eb5ba00c4f817b76b1Patch
→
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9af7dfb3c9d7985172a240f85e684c5cd33e29cePatch
→
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9db9feb841f7449772f9393c16b9ef4536d8c127Patch
→
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c323ed65f66e5387ee0a73452118d49f1dae81b8Patch
→
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e3213ff99a355cda811b41e8dbb3472d13167a3aPatch
→
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240828-0003/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-52433
CVSS Score4.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-273
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 20, 2024

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-52433 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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