Vulnerability Description
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in the SR-IPv6 implementation in the Linux kernel. The flaw exists within the processing of seg6 attributes. The issue results from the improper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. This flaw allows a privileged local user to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of the Linux kernel.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 5.19.19 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-2860Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2218122Issue TrackingPatch
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-CAN-18511Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-2860Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2218122Issue TrackingPatch
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-CAN-18511Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-2860?
CVE-2023-2860 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in the SR-IPv6 implementation in the Linux kernel. The flaw exists within the processing of seg6 attributes. The issue results from the improper validatio...
How severe is CVE-2023-2860?
CVE-2023-2860 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-2860?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.