CVE-2023-6176
Medium
Description
A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel API for the cryptographic algorithm scatterwalk functionality. This issue occurs when a user constructs a malicious packet with specific socket configuration, which could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.7
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedNov 16, 2023
First seenNov 16, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-476NULL pointer dereference
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | No range specified | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux | 8.0, 9.0 | — |
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