CVE-2023-21636

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Sep 5, 2023
Updated: Apr 12, 2024
CWE ID 129

Summary

CVE-2023-21636 is a memory corruption vulnerability affecting Linux systems. It arises from an improper validation of array indices during the process of updating a DNS record. An attacker who successfully exploits this issue can corrupt memory and potentially execute arbitrary code, leading to serious security consequences. System administrators are advised to update their systems as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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