Linux Kernel denial of service | CVE-2023-3161
NAME
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Linux Kernel denial of service
Platforms Affected:
Linux Kernel 6.2
Linux Kernel 6.3.0
Linux Kernel 6.4-rc5
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 shift-out-of-bounds flaw in the fbcon_set_font() function. By sending a specially crafted request, a remote 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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