CVE-2023-1195
Medium
Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in reconn_set_ipaddr_from_hostname in fs/cifs/connect.c in the Linux kernel. The issue occurs when it forgets to set the free pointer server->hostname to NULL, leading to an invalid pointer request.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedMay 18, 2023
First seenMay 18, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-416Use after free
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel6.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 6.1, 6.1 | 6.1 |
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