CVE-2023-3269

A vulnerability exists in the memory management subsystem of the Linux kernel. The lock handling for accessing and updating virtual memory areas (VMAs) is incorrect, leading to use-after-free problems. This issue can be successfully exploited to execute arbitrary kernel code, escalate containers, and gain root privileges.

CVSS v3.0 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-3269	Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2215268	Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/05/1	Mailing List
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U6AAA64CUPSMBW6XDTXPQJ3KQWYQ4K7L/	Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/28/1
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/43

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 2 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:37:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:38:::::::*

Information

Published : 2023-07-11 12:15

Updated : 2023-07-29 08:15

NVD link : CVE-2023-3269

Mitre link : CVE-2023-3269

JSON object : View

Products Affected

fedoraproject

fedora

linux

linux_kernel

CWE

CWE-416

Use After Free

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