CVE-2023-2513 (Medium) detected in linuxlinux-4.19.292 - autoclosed

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CVE-2023-2513 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-4.19.292

The Linux Kernel

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

Found in HEAD commit: 79f1f426ddbd9f9d5b8620a590e7f2364d5e4786

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

Vulnerability Details

A use-after-free vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's ext4 filesystem in the way it handled the extra inode size for extended attributes. This flaw could allow a privileged local user to cause a system crash or other undefined behaviors.

Publish Date: 2023-05-08

URL: CVE-2023-2513

CVSS 3 Score Details (6.7)

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

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2023-2513

Release Date: 2023-05-08

Fix Resolution: v4.9.326,v4.14.314,v4.19.282,v5.4.242,v5.10.179,v5.15.61,v5.18.18

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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.