Incomplete fix for cve-2022-41222
CVE-2023-1476

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Red Hat
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 November 2023

Summary

A use-after-free flaw in the Linux kernel’s memory management component poses risks due to a race condition between the reverse mapping walk and the mremap function. This vulnerability may allow a local user to disrupt system functionality, leading to potential crashes or elevation of privileges on affected systems, highlighting the importance of timely updates and patches.

Affected Version(s)

Kernel 5.14-rc1

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database
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