CVE-2023-3338
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 8.09%
Last modified
CVE-2023-3338 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel's DECnet networking protocol. This issue could allow a remote user to crash the system.. EPSS estimates a 8.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel's DECnet networking protocol. This issue could allow a remote user to crash the system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.5 |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | All versions |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-3338Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2218618Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q2/276Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230824-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-3338Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2218618Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q2/276Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230824-0005/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-3338?
A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel's DECnet networking protocol. This issue could allow a remote user to crash the system.
How severe is CVE-2023-3338?
CVE-2023-3338 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3338?
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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