CVE-2023-3863 (Medium) detected in multiple libraries

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CVE-2023-3863 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-4.19.6, linuxlinux-4.19.6, linuxlinux-4.19.6, linuxlinux-4.19.6, linuxlinux-4.19.6, linuxlinux-4.19.6

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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: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.