Vulnerability Description
A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the nft_inner.c functionality of netfilter in the Linux kernel. This issue could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.2.1, <= 6.5.10 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 39 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5972Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2248189Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/505ce0630ad5d31185695f8a29dde8d29f28faaPatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/52177bbf19e6e9398375a148d2e13ed492b40b8Patch
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5972Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2248189Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/505ce0630ad5d31185695f8a29dde8d29f28faaPatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/52177bbf19e6e9398375a148d2e13ed492b40b8Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-5972?
CVE-2023-5972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the nft_inner.c functionality of netfilter in the Linux kernel. This issue could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the...
How severe is CVE-2023-5972?
CVE-2023-5972 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-5972?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Fedoraproject Fedora.