Linux Kernel denial of service | CVE-2023-46862
NAME
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Linux Kernel denial of service
Platforms Affected:
Linux Kernel 6.5.9
Risk Level:
5.5
Exploitability:
Unproven
Consequences:
Denial of Service
DESCRIPTION
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Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a NULL pointer dereference flaw in the io_uring_show_fdinfo function in io_uring/fdinfo.c during a race with SQ thread exit. By sending a specially crafted request, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.
CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Access Vector:
Local
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