CVE-2023-39194

Summary

CVE-2023-39194 is a vulnerability affecting the XFRM subsystem in the Linux kernel. The issue lies in the processing of state filters, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. A local attacker with privileged access (CAP_NET_ADMIN) can exploit this flaw to trigger an out-of-bounds read, potentially resulting in information disclosure. This vulnerability necessitates a kernel update to mitigate the risk.

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