Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel before 6.1.13, there is a double free in net/mpls/af_mpls.c upon an allocation failure (for registering the sysctl table under a new location) during the renaming of a device.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.1, < 6.1.13 |
| Netapp | H300S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H300S | - |
| Netapp | H500S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H500S | - |
| Netapp | H700S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H700S | - |
| Netapp | H410S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H410S | - |
| Netapp | H410C Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H410C | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.1.13Release Notes
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=fda6cIssue TrackingMailing List
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/fda6c89fe3d9aca073495a664e1d5aea28cd437Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230316-0009/Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.1.13Release Notes
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=fda6cIssue TrackingMailing List
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/fda6c89fe3d9aca073495a664e1d5aea28cd437Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230316-0009/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-26545?
CVE-2023-26545 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel before 6.1.13, there is a double free in net/mpls/af_mpls.c upon an allocation failure (for registering the sysctl table under a new location) during the renaming of a device.
How severe is CVE-2023-26545?
CVE-2023-26545 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-26545?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Linux Linux Kernel, Netapp H300S Firmware, Netapp H300S, Netapp H500S Firmware.