Linux Kernel privilege escalation | CVE-2023-32246

NAME
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Linux Kernel privilege escalation

Platforms Affected:
Linux Kernel

Risk Level:
5

Exploitability:
Unproven

Consequences:
Gain Privileges

DESCRIPTION
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Linux Kernel could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a race condition flaw in the handling of unloading of the ksmbd driver. By sending a specially crafted request, an authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges and execute code in the context of the kernel.

CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
High

User Interaction:
None

Scope:
Changed

Access Vector:
Local


 


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