CVE-2023-1859 (Medium) detected in linuxlinux-4.19.269 - autoclosed

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CVE-2023-1859 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-4.19.269

The Linux Kernel

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

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

/net/9p/trans_xen.c

Vulnerability Details

A use-after-free flaw was found in xen_9pfs_front_removet in net/9p/trans_xen.c in Xen transport for 9pfs in the Linux Kernel. This flaw could allow a local attacker to crash the system due to a race problem, possibly leading to a kernel information leak.

Publish Date: 2023-05-17

URL: CVE-2023-1859

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-2023-1859

Release Date: 2023-05-17

Fix Resolution: 4.14.313,4.19.281,5.10.178,5.15.108,5.4.241,6.1.25,6.2.12

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