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CVE-2023-1829

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.03%

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CVE-2023-1829 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel traffic control index filter (tcindex) can be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation. The tcindex_delete function which does not properly deactivate filters in case of a perfect hashes while deleting the underlying structure which can later lead to double freeing the structure. A local attacker user can use this vulnerability to elevate its privileges to root. We recommend upgrading past commit 8c710f75256bb3cf05ac7b1672c82b92c43f3d28.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel traffic control index filter (tcindex) can be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation. The tcindex_delete function which does not properly deactivate filters in case of a perfect hashes while deleting the underlying structure which can later lead to double freeing the structure. A local attacker user can use this vulnerability to elevate its privileges to root. We recommend upgrading past commit 8c710f75256bb3cf05ac7b1672c82b92c43f3d28.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.03%

59.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel< 4.14.308
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.15, < 4.19.276
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.20, < 5.4.235
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.5, < 5.10.173
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.11, < 5.15.100
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.16, < 6.1.18
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.2, < 6.2.5

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1829?
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux Kernel traffic control index filter (tcindex) can be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation. The tcindex_delete function which does not properly deactivate filters in case of a perfect hashes while deleting the underlying structure which can later lead to double freeing the structure. A local attacker user can use this vulnerability to elevate its privileges to root. We recommend upgrading past commit 8c710f75256bb3cf05ac7b1672c82b92c43f3d28.
How severe is CVE-2023-1829?
CVE-2023-1829 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1829?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST