CVE-2023-0179
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.9 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the Netfilter subsystem in the Linux Kernel. This issue could allow the leakage of both stack and heap addresses, and potentially allow Local Privilege Escalation to the root user via arbitrary code execution.
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-03-27
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-0179?
A buffer overflow vulnerability was found in the Netfilter subsystem in the Linux Kernel. This issue could allow the leakage of both stack and heap addresses, and potentially allow Local Privilege Escalation to the root user via arbitrary code execution.
Is CVE-2023-0179 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-0179 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.9% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-0179?
CVE-2023-0179 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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