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.
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CVE-2023-3863 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-4.1.52, linuxlinux-4.1.52, linuxlinux-4.1.52, linuxlinux-4.1.52, linuxlinux-4.1.52, linuxlinux-4.1.52
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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