How severe is CVE-2023-7258?

CVE-2023-7258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-7258 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7258?

CVE-2023-7258 affects Google Gvisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7258?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-7258 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-7258 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59652.

When was CVE-2023-7258 published?

CVE-2023-7258 was published on 2024-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-7258

CVE-2023-7258 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Gvisor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59652
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Google Gvisor
Published: 2024-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-7258?: 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
How severe is CVE-2023-7258?: CVE-2023-7258 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-7258 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-7258?: CVE-2023-7258 affects Google Gvisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7258?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-7258 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-7258 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59652.
When was CVE-2023-7258 published?: CVE-2023-7258 was published on 2024-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/google/gvisor/commit/6a112c60a257dadac59962e0bc9e9b5aee70b5b6

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:google:gvisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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