Kernel: out-of-bounds read vulnerability in smbcalcsize
CVE-2023-6606
7.1HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Red Hat
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 8 December 2023
What is CVE-2023-6606?
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was identified in the smbCalcSize function within the Linux Kernel. This flaw may allow a local attacker to exploit the system, potentially resulting in a crash or the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive internal kernel information. Proper mitigation strategies are essential to prevent exploitation of this vulnerability in affected systems.
Affected Version(s)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 0:4.18.0-513.18.1.rt7.320.el8_9
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 0:4.18.0-513.18.1.el8_9
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support 0:4.18.0-372.95.1.el8_6