CVE-2023-1252
kernel: ovl: fix use after free in struct ovl_aio_req
Severity Score
7.8
*CVSS v3.1
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*EPSS
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*CPE
Public Exploits
0
*Multiple Sources
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*SSVC
Descriptions
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s Ext4 File System in how a user triggers several file operations simultaneously with the overlay FS usage. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system. Only if patch 9a2544037600 ("ovl: fix use after free in struct ovl_aio_req") not applied yet, the kernel could be affected.
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Timeline
- 2023-03-07 CVE Reserved
- 2023-03-21 CVE Published
- 2023-03-29 EPSS Updated
- 2024-08-02 CVE Updated
- ---------- Exploited in Wild
- ---------- KEV Due Date
- ---------- First Exploit
CWE
- CWE-416: Use After Free
CAPEC
References (4)
| URL | Tag | Source |
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| https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20211115165433.449951285%40linuxfoundation.org | ||
| https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230505-0005 | Third Party Advisory |
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| URL | Date | SRC |
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| URL | Date | SRC |
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| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-1252 | 2024-10-30 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2176140 | 2024-10-30 |
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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| Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status | <-- --> | Vendor | Product | Version | Other | Status |
| Linux Search vendor "Linux" | Linux Kernel Search vendor "Linux" for product "Linux Kernel" | >= 5.6 < 5.10.80 Search vendor "Linux" for product "Linux Kernel" and version " >= 5.6 < 5.10.80" | - |
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| Linux Search vendor "Linux" | Linux Kernel Search vendor "Linux" for product "Linux Kernel" | >= 5.11 < 5.14.19 Search vendor "Linux" for product "Linux Kernel" and version " >= 5.11 < 5.14.19" | - |
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| Linux Search vendor "Linux" | Linux Kernel Search vendor "Linux" for product "Linux Kernel" | >= 5.15 < 5.15.3 Search vendor "Linux" for product "Linux Kernel" and version " >= 5.15 < 5.15.3" | - |
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