CVE-2023-4004
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jul 31, 2023
Updated: Dec 29, 2023
CWE ID 416
Summary
CVE-2023-4004 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel's netfilter. This issue arises when a user triggers the nft_pipapo_remove function without the proper NFT_SET_EXT_KEY_END marker. Consequences of this flaw can lead to system crashes for local users. Potentially, an attacker could also leverage this vulnerability to escalate their privileges on the affected system.
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