Use After Free Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Affects HFS Plus File System
CVE-2023-2985

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Linux
Status
Kernel
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 June 2023

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📰 News Worthy

Summary

A use after free flaw has been identified in the hfsplus_put_super method within the Linux Kernel's HFS Plus file system implementation. This vulnerability could enable a local attacker to manipulate memory, resulting in a denial of service scenario. The flaw is critical for users leveraging this file system, emphasizing the need for timely security updates and patches.

Affected Version(s)

Kernel Kernel version prior to l 6.3-rc1

News Articles

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Security update for the Linux Kernel | SUSE Support

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Security update for the Linux Kernel | SUSE Support

Announcement of Security update for the Linux Kernel. Maximize the value of open source with SUSE solution, backed by SUSE Support.

References

https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 📰

    First article discovered by SUSE

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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