Linux Kernel denial of service | CVE-2023-5158

NAME
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Linux Kernel denial of service

Platforms Affected:
Linux Kernel 5.13-rc1

Risk Level:
6.5

Exploitability:
Unproven

Consequences:
Denial of Service

DESCRIPTION
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Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a flaw in the vringh_kiov_advance function in drivers/vhost/vringh.c in the host side of a virtio ring. 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:
Changed

Access Vector:
Local



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