PT-2023-3470 · Linux+2 · Linux Kernel+2
Published
2023-06-07
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Updated
2023-09-04
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CVE-2023-3117
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue is related to a use-after-free flaw in the Netfilter subsystem of the Linux kernel when processing named and anonymous sets in batch requests. This can lead to performing arbitrary reads and writes in kernel memory. A local user with CAP NET ADMIN capability can potentially crash the system or escalate their privileges.
Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Exploit
Use After Free
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Linux Kernel
Red Os
Suse