linux: A flaw exists within the Linux kernel's handling of new TCP connections
CVE-2023-2593 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-2593, released July 30, 2025. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.
A flaw exists within the Linux kernel's handling of new TCP connections. The issue results from the lack of memory release after its effective lifetime. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to create a denial of service condition on the system.
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | |||
| linux · Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 6.1.7-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2023-2593 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| linux · Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 6.1.7-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2023-2593 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| linux · Debian 14 | 6.1.7-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2023-2593 | Jul 30, 2025 |
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