CVE-2023-6176
CVSS 3.1 Score 4.7 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Nov 16, 2023
Updated: May 22, 2024
CWE ID 476
Summary
CVE-2023-6176 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel API for the cryptographic algorithm scatterwalk functionality. This issue arises when a user crafts a malicious packet with specific socket configuration. If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to a system crash or privilege escalation for a local user. The scatterwalk functionality is used for scatter-gather I/O operations, making this a significant security concern for Linux systems. System administrators are advised to apply the necessary patches to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Linux Kernel
Affected Vendors
- Red Hat
- LINUX
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