CVE-2023-6356
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Feb 7, 2024
Updated: Jul 8, 2024
CWE ID 476
Summary
CVE-2023-6356 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel's NVMe driver. This issue permits an unauthenticated attacker to send crafted TCP packages to the NVMe driver over NVMe over TCP. Consequently, the NVMe driver encounters a NULL pointer dereference, resulting in a kernel panic and a denial of service. It is essential for system administrators to apply the necessary patches to mitigate this vulnerability and protect their systems from potential attacks.
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Affected Products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Linux Kernel
Affected Vendors
- Red Hat
- LINUX