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CVE-2023-6622

Kernel: null pointer dereference vulnerability in nft_dynset_init()

Severity Score

5.5
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

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*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

A null pointer dereference vulnerability was found in nft_dynset_init() in net/netfilter/nft_dynset.c in nf_tables in the Linux kernel. This issue may allow a local attacker with CAP_NET_ADMIN user privilege to trigger a denial of service.

Se encontró una vulnerabilidad de desreferencia de puntero nulo en nft_dynset_init() en net/netfilter/nft_dynset.c en nf_tables en el kernel de Linux. Este problema puede permitir que un atacante local con privilegios de usuario CAP_NET_ADMIN active una denegación de servicio.

It was discovered that a race condition existed in the ATM subsystem of the Linux kernel, leading to a use-after-free vulnerability. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code. It was discovered that a race condition existed in the AppleTalk networking subsystem of the Linux kernel, leading to a use-after-free vulnerability. A local attacker could use this to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code.

*Credits: Red Hat would like to thank Xingyuan Mo ((IceSword Lab)) for reporting this issue.
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
Single
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Complete
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SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
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Automatable
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Tech. Impact
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* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2023-12-08 CVE Reserved
  • 2023-12-08 CVE Published
  • 2024-11-15 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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<= 6.6
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Linux
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6.7
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Linux
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6.7
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Linux
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6.7
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Linux
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6.7
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Redhat
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8.0
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9.0
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