CVE-2023-5972
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2023-5972 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the nft_inner.c functionality of netfilter in the Linux kernel. This issue could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the nft_inner.c functionality of netfilter in the Linux kernel. This issue could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.2.1, <= 6.5.10 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 6.2 | Rc1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 6.2.0 | Rc1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 6.6 | Rc1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 39 | — |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5972Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2248189Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5972Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2248189Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5972?
A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the nft_inner.c functionality of netfilter in the Linux kernel. This issue could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.
How severe is CVE-2023-5972?
CVE-2023-5972 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5972?
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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