CVE-2023-26545
MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2023-26545 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel before 6.1.13, there is a double free in net/mpls/af_mpls.c upon an allocation failure (for registering the sysctl table under a new location) during the renaming of a device.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel before 6.1.13, there is a double free in net/mpls/af_mpls.c upon an allocation failure (for registering the sysctl table under a new location) during the renaming of a device.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.1, < 6.1.13 |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230316-0009/Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230316-0009/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-26545?
In the Linux kernel before 6.1.13, there is a double free in net/mpls/af_mpls.c upon an allocation failure (for registering the sysctl table under a new location) during the renaming of a device.
How severe is CVE-2023-26545?
CVE-2023-26545 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26545?
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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