CVE-2023-6622

Summary

CVE-2023-6622 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability identified in the function nft_dynset_init() within net/netfilter/nft_dynset.c of the Linux kernel. This issue poses a denial-of-service threat to local attackers with CAP_NET_ADMIN privileges, who can exploit this flaw and trigger the vulnerability. The null pointer dereference can lead to memory corruption and potential system instability, potentially causing services to crash or become unresponsive. Users are advised to apply the appropriate patch or update to mitigate this risk.

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