CVE-2023-44466

CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Sep 29, 2023
Updated: Jan 21, 2024
CWE ID 120

Summary

CVE-2023-44466 is a high-severity vulnerability that affects multiple products, including Linux kernel versions before 6.4.5. The vulnerability is caused by an integer signedness error in the code, which can lead to a buffer overflow and remote code execution through specific frames like HELLO or AUTH. The vulnerability poses a potential danger to organizations as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. Remediation for this vulnerability involves updating affected products to the latest version of the Linux kernel, specifically version 6.4.5 or later. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 8.8, indicating a significant risk level.

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