A use-after-free flaw was found in nfc_llcp_find_local in net/nfc/llcp_core.c in NFC in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows a local user with special privileges to impact a kernel information leak issue.
:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.
CVE-2023-3863 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-4.6, linuxlinux-4.6, linuxlinux-4.6, linuxlinux-4.6, linuxlinux-4.6, linuxlinux-4.6
Vulnerability Details
A use-after-free flaw was found in nfc_llcp_find_local in net/nfc/llcp_core.c in NFC in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows a local user with special privileges to impact a kernel information leak issue.
Publish Date: 2023-07-24
URL: CVE-2023-3863
CVSS 3 Score Details (4.1)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: High - Privileges Required: High - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: None
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2023-3863
Release Date: 2023-07-24
Fix Resolution: v5.4.251,v5.10.188,v5.15.121,v6.1.39,v6.3.13,v6.4.4,v6.5-rc1
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