CVE-2023-6606

Summary

CVE-2023-6606 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting the Linux Kernel. Specifically, an out-of-bounds read issue was identified in the smbCalcSize function within netmisc.c. This vulnerability poses a risk for local attackers who can potentially exploit it to cause a system crash or leak sensitive internal kernel information. The Linux community is encouraged to apply the necessary patches to mitigate this vulnerability and protect their systems.

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