CVE-2023-38430

CVSS 3.1 Score 9.1 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Jul 18, 2023
Updated: Dec 22, 2023
CWE ID 125

Summary

CVE-2023-38430 is a critical cyber vulnerability in the Linux kernel, affecting various products such as ksmbd. This vulnerability allows for an out-of-bounds read due to the lack of validation of the SMB request protocol ID. The potential danger to organizations is high, as it can lead to unauthorized access and compromise of sensitive data. The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 9.1, indicating its severity. To remediate this vulnerability, organizations should update their Linux kernel to version 6.3.9 or newer, which includes the necessary validation checks to prevent the out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

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