Linux Kernel denial of service | CVE-2023-6679
NAME
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Linux Kernel denial of service
Platforms Affected:
Linux Kernel
Risk Level:
4.4
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 dpll_pin_parent_pin_set() function in drivers/dpll/dpll_netlink.c in the Digital Phase Locked Loop (DPLL) subsystem. 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:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Access Vector:
Local
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