CVE-2023-46862
CVSS 3.1 Score 4.7 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Oct 29, 2023
Updated: Jan 11, 2024
CWE ID 476
Summary
CVE-2023-46862 is a vulnerability affecting Linux kernels up to version 6.5.9. During a race condition with SQ thread exit, an io_uring/fdinfo.c io_uring_show_fdinfo NULL pointer dereference can occur, potentially leading to kernel crashes or even arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the affected system. This issue poses a significant risk to Linux users, particularly those with unpatched kernels, and necessitates prompt remediation through updates or other protective measures.
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