CVE-2023-3268
CVSS 3.1 Score 6.1 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Jun 16, 2023
Updated: Nov 7, 2023
CWE ID 200
Summary
CVE-2023-3268 is a memory access vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel. Specifically, an out-of-bounds (OOB) error was discovered in the relay_file_read_start_pos function in kernel/relay.c within the relayfs module. This issue allows a local attacker to potentially crash the system or leak sensitive kernel information by manipulating input data. The flaw could have serious consequences, including system instability or exposure of internal system details. Users are advised to apply the appropriate patch as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- python-requests
- Fedora Operating System
Affected Vendors
- Fedora Project
- Python Software Foundation
Advisories, Assessments, and Mitigations
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