CVE-2023-51780
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.0 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Jan 11, 2024
Updated: Apr 19, 2024
CWE ID 416
Summary
CVE-2023-51780 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Linux kernels prior to version 6.6.8. This issue is rooted in the net/atm/ioctl.c file, specifically the do_vcc_ioctl function. A race condition exists within a vcc_recvmsg context, leading to a use-after-free scenario. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution or denial-of-service attacks, posing a significant security risk to affected systems. It is strongly advised to update to a patched kernel release as soon as possible.
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