CVE-2023-39194
mediumpriority · track · 18EPSS 0.004 · 36 %ileDEEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
A flaw was found in the XFRM subsystem in the Linux kernel. The specific flaw exists within the processing of state filters, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. This flaw allows a local privileged (CAP_NET_ADMIN) attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to an information disclosure.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AB0)siemens_psirt
Update to V3.1.5 or later version
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109478459/ - FixedSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AC0)siemens_psirt
Update to V3.1.5 or later version
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109478459/ - FixedSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AB0)siemens_psirt
Update to V3.1.5 or later version
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109478459/ - FixedSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AC0)siemens_psirt
Update to V3.1.5 or later version
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109478459/ - FixedSIPLUS S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6AG1518-4AX00-4AC0)siemens_psirt
Update to V3.1.5 or later version
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109478459/ - FixedSIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystemsiemens_psirt
Update to V1.1 or later version
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109827684/ - FixedSIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystemcisa_csaf_ot
Update to V1.1 or later version
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109827684/ - FixedSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AB0)cisa_csaf_ot
Update to V3.1.5 or later version
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109478459/ - FixedSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AC0)cisa_csaf_ot
Update to V3.1.5 or later version
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109478459/ - FixedSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AB0)cisa_csaf_ot
Update to V3.1.5 or later version
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109478459/ - FixedSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AC0)cisa_csaf_ot
Update to V3.1.5 or later version
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109478459/ - FixedSIPLUS S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6AG1518-4AX00-4AC0)cisa_csaf_ot
Update to V3.1.5 or later version
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109478459/ - MitigationSIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystemsiemens_psirt
Only build and run applications from trusted sources
- MitigationSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AB0)cisa_csaf_ot
Only build and run applications from trusted sources.
- MitigationSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AC0)cisa_csaf_ot
Only build and run applications from trusted sources.
- MitigationSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AB0)cisa_csaf_ot
Only build and run applications from trusted sources.
- MitigationSIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AC0)cisa_csaf_ot
Only build and run applications from trusted sources.
- MitigationSIPLUS S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6AG1518-4AX00-4AC0)cisa_csaf_ot
Only build and run applications from trusted sources.
- WorkaroundSIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystemcisa_csaf_ot
Only build and run applications from trusted sources
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · low–medium · 3.2–4.4
weaknesses
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affected products (74)
Products and version ranges known to be affected.
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes 4all versionscert_bundDEcpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:advanced_cluster_security_for_kubernetes_4
- Red Hat OpenShift CodeReady Workspacesall versionscert_bundDEcpe:/a:redhat:openshift:codeready_workspaces
- Red Hat OpenShift Custom Metric Autoscaler 2all versionscert_bundDEcpe:/a:redhat:openshift:custom_metric_autoscaler_2
- Red Hat OpenShift Kube Descheduler Operator 5all versionscert_bundDEcpe:/a:redhat:openshift:kube_descheduler_operator_5
advisories (6)
Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.
- SSA-398330SSA-398330: Vulnerabilities in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP >= V3.1.0 and < V3.1.52023-12-12csaf · siemens_psirtDE
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the firmware version >= V3.1.0 and < V3.1.5 for the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP (incl. SIPLUS variant). These GNU/Linux vulnerabilities have been externally identified. Siemens has released new versions for the affected products and recommends to update to the latest versions. SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP >= V3.1.0 and < V3.1.5 are no longer maintained and there won't be any update to the CVE list anymore. Please update to the latest version. Note: This SSA advises vulnerabilities for firmware version V3.1 only; for versions < V3.1 refer to Siemens Security Bulletin SSB-439005 (https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssb-439005.html).
- SSA-794697SSA-794697: Vulnerabilities in the Additional GNU/Linux Subsystem of the SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP Before V1.12023-06-13csaf · siemens_psirtDE
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP V1.0. Siemens has released a new version for SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystem and recommends to update to the latest version. SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP V1.0 is no longer maintained and there won't be any update to the CVE list anymore. Please update to the latest version. This advisory lists vulnerabilities for firmware version V1.0 only; for V1.1 refer to Siemens Security Advisory SSA-265688 (https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-265688.html).
- WID-SEC-W-2023-2530Linux Kernel: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Offenlegung von InformationenDeutsch2023-10-01csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein lokaler Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle im Linux Kernel ausnutzen, um Informationen offenzulegen.
- WID-SEC-W-2024-1226Red Hat OpenShift: Mehrere SchwachstellenDeutsch2024-05-22csaf · cert_bundDE
Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Red Hat OpenShift ausnutzen, um Dateien zu manipulieren, einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand zu verursachen, beliebigen Code auszuführen, vertrauliche Informationen offenzulegen, seine Privilegien zu erweitern oder um weitere nicht spezifizierte Angriffe auszuführen.
- ICSA-23-166-11Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP Linux Kernel2023-06-13icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP V1.0. Siemens has released a new version for SIMATIC S7-1500 TM MFP - GNU/Linux subsystem and recommends to update to the latest version. This advisory lists vulnerabilities for firmware version V1.0 only; for V1.1 refer to Siemens Security Advisory SSA-265688 ( https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-265688.html).
- ICSA-23-348-10Siemens SIMATIC S7-15002023-12-12icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in the additional GNU/Linux subsystem of the firmware version >= V3.1.0 and < V3.1.5 for the SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518(F)-4 PN/DP MFP (incl. SIPLUS variant). These GNU/Linux vulnerabilities have been externally identified. Siemens has released new versions for the affected products and recommends to update to the latest versions. Note: This SSA advises vulnerabilities for firmware version V3.1 only; for versions < V3.1 refer to Siemens Security Bulletin SSB-439005 ( https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssb-439005.html).
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sources
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references (33)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-39194cnnvd
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2226788cnnvd
- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2023-39194/cnnvd
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/dfa73c17d55b921e1d4e154976de35317e43a93aPatchcnnvd
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176514/Ubuntu-Security-Notice-USN-6549-5.htmlcnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2023.5984cnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2023.6020cnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2023.6445cnnvd
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