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CVE-2023-3269CVSS 7.8Linux
CVE-2023-3269: linux kernel vulnerability
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.
- CVSS
- 7.8 HIGH
- EPSS
- 70.9%
- Активно використовується
- немає в KEV
- Продукт
- linux kernel
Що відомо
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.