CVE Catalog

CVE-2023-3269

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Elevated risk
1.55%

72th percentile - higher than 72% of all known CVEs

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the memory management subsystem of the Linux kernel, related to incorrect lock handling for accessing virtual memory areas. This can lead to use-after-free issues, allowing arbitrary kernel code execution and privilege escalation.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a significant security risk, enabling attackers to gain root privileges and escalate containers, potentially leading to full system control.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for potential exploitation attempts.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A vulnerability exists in the memory management subsystem of the Linux kernel. The lock handling for accessing and updating virtual memory areas (VMAs) is incorrect, leading to use-after-free problems. This issue can be successfully exploited to execute arbitrary kernel code, escalate containers, and gain root privileges.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS