CVE-2023-0210

What it is

A bug affects the Linux kernel’s ksmbd NTLMv2 authentication and is known to crash the OS immediately in Linux-based systems.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

71.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2023-01-11 00:00 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2023-03-27 22:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-06-17 05:25 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 71.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2023-03-27 22:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 05:25 UTC

Exploit probability

71.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-122

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Linux Kernel < 5.15.87
• Linux Kernel < 6.0.19
• Linux Kernel < 6.1.5

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

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