MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2023-3773

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s IP framework for transforming packets (XFRM subsystem). This issue may allow a malicious user with CAP_NET_ADMIN privileges to cause a 4 byte out-of-bounds read ...

Vulnerability Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s IP framework for transforming packets (XFRM subsystem). This issue may allow a malicious user with CAP_NET_ADMIN privileges to cause a 4 byte out-of-bounds read of XFRMA_MTIMER_THRESH when parsing netlink attributes, leading to potential leakage of sensitive heap data to userspace.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
RedhatEnterprise Linux8.0
FedoraprojectFedora-
LinuxLinux Kernel-
DebianDebian Linux10.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-3773?

CVE-2023-3773 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s IP framework for transforming packets (XFRM subsystem). This issue may allow a malicious user with CAP_NET_ADMIN privileges to cause a 4 byte out-of-bounds read ...

How severe is CVE-2023-3773?

CVE-2023-3773 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-3773?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Linux Linux Kernel, Debian Debian Linux.