Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Affects NetApp Products
CVE-2023-51780

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux
Status
Linux Kernel
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2024

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What is CVE-2023-51780?

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel prior to version 6.6.8. The issue is associated with the do_vcc_ioctl function located in net/atm/ioctl.c, where a race condition during the vcc_recvmsg operation can lead to unintended memory access. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to exploit the race condition, potentially leading to various adverse effects on system stability and security.

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References

https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/24e90b9e34f9e039...
https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.6.8
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/01/msg0...
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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

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    First article discovered by Ubuntu

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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