Linux Kernel privilege escalation | CVE-2023-6546

NAME
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Linux Kernel privilege escalation

Platforms Affected:
Linux Kernel 6.4

Risk Level:
7.8

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 in the GSM 0710 tty multiplexor. By sending a specially crafted request, an authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges.

CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
Low

User Interaction:
None

Scope:
Unchanged

Access Vector:
Local


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