Vulnerability Description
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's netfilter: nf_tables component can be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation. Flaw in the error handling of bound chains causes a use-after-free in the abort path of NFT_MSG_NEWRULE. The vulnerability requires CAP_NET_ADMIN to be triggered. We recommend upgrading past commit 4bedf9eee016286c835e3d8fa981ddece5338795.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.9, < 5.10.188 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit?id=4beMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://kernel.dance/4bedf9eee016286c835e3d8fa981ddece5338795PatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/08/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230818-0005/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5461Third Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit?id=4beMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://kernel.dance/4bedf9eee016286c835e3d8fa981ddece5338795PatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/08/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230818-0005/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5461Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-3610?
CVE-2023-3610 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's netfilter: nf_tables component can be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation. Flaw in the error handling of bound chains causes a use-aft...
How severe is CVE-2023-3610?
CVE-2023-3610 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-3610?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.