# CVE-2023-21400: In multiple functions of io\_uring.c, there is a possible kernel memory corruption due to improper locking.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2023-07-12 · Updated: 2025-02-13

## Affected

- Google Android: version range not reported

## Description

In multiple functions of io_uring.c, there is a possible kernel memory corruption due to improper locking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Google Android, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-07-01
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/14/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/19/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/19/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/25/7
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175072/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0098-1.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00027.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240119-0012/

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