CVE-2023-4004
Kernel: netfilter: use-after-free due to improper element removal in nft_pipapo_remove()
Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel's netfilter in the way a user triggers the nft_pipapo_remove function with the element, without a NFT_SET_EXT_KEY_END. This issue could allow a local user to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Red Hat
commercial·USaka redhat
netapp
commercial·US
linux
oss-projectaka the linux kernel
fedoraproject
oss-project·USaka fedora project
debian
oss-project·GBaka debian gnu/linux
ООО «РусБИТех-Астра»
commercial·RUaka rusbitech-astra
and 12 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
3 exploit sources identified
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MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
References
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4961
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4962
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4967
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