CVE-2023-4732 (Medium) detected in multiple libraries

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CVE-2023-4732 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - linux-stable-rtv4.1.33, linuxlinux-4.6, linuxlinux-4.6, linuxlinux-4.6

Vulnerability Details

A flaw was found in pfn_swap_entry_to_page in memory management subsystem in the Linux Kernel. In this flaw, an attacker with a local user privilege may cause a denial of service problem due to a BUG statement referencing pmd_t x.

Publish Date: 2023-10-03

URL: CVE-2023-4732

CVSS 3 Score Details (4.7)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: High - 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-2023-4732

Release Date: 2023-10-03

Fix Resolution: v5.10.53,v5.13.5

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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.

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:information_source: This issue was automatically re-opened by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) has been detected in the Mend inventory.