CVE-2023-21640

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jul 4, 2023
Updated: Apr 12, 2024
CWE ID 787
CWE ID 120

Summary

CVE-2023-21640 is a cyber vulnerability that affects Linux systems. The vulnerability occurs when the file upload API is called with parameters containing a large buffer, leading to memory corruption. The base severity of this vulnerability is rated as HIGH, with a base score of 7.8 according to the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). It requires low privileges and has no user interaction required for exploitation. The impact is also significant, with a high potential for integrity and confidentiality impacts. Organizations should remediate this vulnerability by applying patches or updates provided by the Linux system to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

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