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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