CVE Catalog
CVE-2023-4569
MediumCVSS 5.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.28%
20th percentile - higher than 20% of all known CVEs
Summary
A memory leak flaw was found in nft_set_catchall_flush in the Linux Kernel, which may allow a local attacker to cause double-deactivations of catchall elements, resulting in a memory leak.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may lead to memory leaks, potentially affecting system stability and resource availability over time.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor the system for unauthorized activities.
Original NVD description (English source)
A memory leak flaw was found in nft_set_catchall_flush in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c in the Linux Kernel. This issue may allow a local attacker to cause double-deactivations of catchall elements, which can result in a memory leak.