CVE-2023-3269
published 2023-07-11CVE-2023-3269: A vulnerability exists in the memory management subsystem of the Linux kernel. The lock handling for accessing and updating virtual memory areas (VMAs) is…
high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EXPLOIT
A vulnerability exists in the memory management subsystem of the Linux kernel. The lock handling for accessing and updating virtual memory areas (VMAs) is incorrect, leading to use-after-free problems. This issue can be successfully exploited to execute arbitrary kernel code, escalate containers, and gain root privileges.
Affected
16 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | linux | < linux 6.1.37-1 (bookworm) | linux 6.1.37-1 (bookworm) |
| fedoraproject | fedora | — | — |
| fedoraproject | fedora | — | — |
| linux | linux_kernel | — | — |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 6.1.37-1 | 6.1.37-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 6.3.11-1 | 6.3.11-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 0 < 6.3.11-1 | 6.3.11-1 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 6.1 < 6.1.37 | 6.1.37 |
| linux | linux_kernel | >= 6.2 < 6.3.11 | 6.3.11 |
| msrc | cbl2_hyperv-daemons_5.15.158.1-1_on_cbl_mariner_2.0 | — | — |
| msrc | cbl2_kernel_5.15.122.1-2_on_cbl_mariner_2.0 | — | — |
| msrc | cm1_kernel_5.10.188.1-1_on_cbl_mariner_1.0 | — | — |
| redhat | enterprise_linux | — | — |
| redhat | enterprise_linux | — | — |
| redhat | enterprise_linux | — | — |
| redhat | enterprise_linux | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
osv7.8HIGH
vulncheck7.8HIGH