CVE-2023-5972 HIGH

CVE-2023-5972: Kernel: the nfta_inner_num and nfta_expr_name netlink attributes accessed without checking its presence in nft_inner.c

Vendor N/A
Product kernel
Weakness CWE-476
Published November 23, 2023
Last update August 2, 2024
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CVSS base score

7.0/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

November 23, 2023 CVE published
August 2, 2024 Record updated