# CVE-2023-2007: The specific flaw exists within the DPT I2O Controller driver.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2023-04-24 · Updated: 2024-08-02

## Affected

- n/a Linux kernel's DPT I2O Controller driver: Fixed in kernel v6.0-rc1

## Description

The specific flaw exists within the DPT I2O Controller driver. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the kernel.

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## Related

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## References

- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b04e75a4a8a81887386a0d2dbf605a48e779d2a0
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00030.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00027.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240119-0011/

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