# CVE-2023-7258: golang-gvisor-gvisor: A denial of service exists in Gvisor Sandbox where a bug in reference counting code in mount point tracking could lea...

CVE-2023-7258 is fixed in golang-gvisor-gvisor on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-7258, released May 15, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-7258
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0017
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 15, 2024

## Description

A denial of service exists in Gvisor Sandbox where a bug in reference counting code in mount point tracking could lead to a panic, making it possible for an attacker running as root and with permission to mount volumes to kill the sandbox. We recommend upgrading past commit 6a112c60a257dadac59962e0bc9e9b5aee70b5b6

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | golang-gvisor-gvisor Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 0.0~20240729.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-7258](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-7258.md) | May 15, 2024 |
| Linux | golang-gvisor-gvisor Debian 14 | 0.0~20240729.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-7258](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-7258.md) | May 15, 2024 |

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