CVE-2023-4194

What it is

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's TUN/TAP functionality. This issue could allow a local user to bypass network filters and gain unauthorized access to some resources. The original patches fixing CVE-2023-1076 are incorrect or incomplete. The problem is that the following upstream commits - a096ccca6e50 ("tun: tun_chr_open(): correctly initialize socket uid"), - 66b2c338adce ("tap: tap_open(): correctly initialize socket uid"), pass "inode->i_uid" to sock_init_data_uid() as the last parameter and that turns out to not be accurate.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2023-08-07 14:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-11-07 12:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2023-08-07 14:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-11-07 12:17 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-843

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Linux Kernel ≤ 6.4
• Linux Kernel 6.5
• Redhat Enterprise Linux 8.0
• Redhat Enterprise Linux 9.0
• Fedoraproject Fedora 37
• Fedoraproject Fedora 38
• Debian Linux 10.0
• Debian Linux 11.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

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