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HIGH · 7.1

CVE-2023-6606

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in smbCalcSize in fs/smb/client/netmisc.c in the Linux Kernel. This issue could allow a local attacker to crash the system or leak internal kernel informa...

Vulnerability Description

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in smbCalcSize in fs/smb/client/netmisc.c in the Linux Kernel. This issue could allow a local attacker to crash the system or leak internal kernel information.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.4.1, < 6.7
RedhatEnterprise Linux8.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus9.2
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus9.2
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server For Power Little Endian Update Services For Sap Solutions9.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-6606?

CVE-2023-6606 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in smbCalcSize in fs/smb/client/netmisc.c in the Linux Kernel. This issue could allow a local attacker to crash the system or leak internal kernel informa...

How severe is CVE-2023-6606?

CVE-2023-6606 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-6606?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server For Power Little Endian Update Services For Sap Solutions.