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CVE-2023-6610

Linux Kernel out-of-bounds read

7.1 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.43%
  1. Published8 Dec 2023

Description

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in smb2_dump_detail in fs/smb/client/smb2ops.c in the Linux Kernel. This issue could allow a local attacker to crash the system or leak internal kernel information.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Affected products

Linux Kernelall versions
Redhat Enterprise Linux8.0 · 9.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-6610 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-6610 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.43%.

How severe is CVE-2023-6610?

CVE-2023-6610 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-6610?

Affected products include Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6610?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.