CVE-2023-4569 (Medium) detected in linuxlinux-4.6 - autoclosed

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CVE-2023-4569 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-4.6

The Linux Kernel

Library home page: https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/?wsslib=linux

Found in HEAD commit: 8cc0bec3d85a996d6015c27f949826b9ffc4d1ae

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (2)

/net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c /net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c

Vulnerability Details

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.

Publish Date: 2023-08-28

URL: CVE-2023-4569

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-2023-4569

Release Date: 2023-08-28

Fix Resolution: v5.15.128,v6.1.47,v6.4.12

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