Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Linux Kernel's Btrfs Component
CVE-2023-1611

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Fedoraproject

Status
Kernel
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 April 2023

What is CVE-2023-1611?

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the btrfs_search_slot function within the Btrfs filesystem of the Linux Kernel. This flaw can lead to system crashes and may expose sensitive kernel information to potential attackers, compromising system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Kernel unknown

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2181342
https://lore.kernel.org/linux-btrfs/35b9a70650ea947387cf3...
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-ann...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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