CVE-2023-23454 (Medium) detected in linuxlinux-3.0.40 - autoclosed

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CVE-2023-23454 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-3.0.40

Apache Software Foundation (ASF)

Library home page: https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.0/?wsslib=linux

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (3)

/net/sched/sch_cbq.c /net/sched/sch_cbq.c /net/sched/sch_cbq.c

Vulnerability Details

cbq_classify in net/sched/sch_cbq.c in the Linux kernel through 6.1.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (slab-out-of-bounds read) because of type confusion (non-negative numbers can sometimes indicate a TC_ACT_SHOT condition rather than valid classification results).

Publish Date: 2023-01-12

URL: CVE-2023-23454

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2023-23454

Release Date: 2023-01-12

Fix Resolution: v5.4.229,v5.10.163,v5.15.87,v6.0.19,v6.1.5

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: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.