CVE-2023-21640

Summary

CVE-2023-21640 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Linux systems. This issue arises when the file upload API processes input with unusually large buffer sizes, leading to memory corruption. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by crafting specially crafted file uploads to corrupt memory, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution or denial of service conditions. System administrators are advised to apply patches or updates as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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