Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in the subsequent get_user_pages_fast in the Linux kernel’s interface for symmetric key cipher algorithms in the skcipher_recvmsg of crypto/algif_skcipher.c function. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-3108Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2221472Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/9399f0c51489ae8c16d6559b82a452fdc1895e9Patch
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-3108Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2221472Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/9399f0c51489ae8c16d6559b82a452fdc1895e9Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-3108?
CVE-2023-3108 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in the subsequent get_user_pages_fast in the Linux kernel’s interface for symmetric key cipher algorithms in the skcipher_recvmsg of crypto/algif_skcipher.c function. This flaw allows...
How severe is CVE-2023-3108?
CVE-2023-3108 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-3108?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.