CVE Catalog
CVE-2023-3338
MediumCVSS 6.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk7.03%
93th percentile - higher than 93% of all known CVEs
Summary
A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel's DECnet networking protocol. This issue could allow a remote user to crash the system.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability poses a risk of remote system crashes, potentially leading to service downtime.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel's DECnet networking protocol. This issue could allow a remote user to crash the system.