Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2023-46862
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions through 6.5.9
**Description**
An issue in the Linux kernel is related to a NULL pointer dereference in the `io uring show fdinfo()` function within the io uring/fdinfo.c module. This occurs due to a race condition with SQ thread exit, potentially leading to a denial of service. The exploitation of this issue may allow an attacker to cause a service disruption.
**Recommendations**
For Linux kernel versions through 6.5.9, as a temporary workaround, consider disabling the `io uring show fdinfo()` function until a patch is available.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.