VDB-221813 · CVE-2023-26607 · Nessus 240010

Linux Kernel 6.0.8 fs/ntfs/attrib.c ntfs_attr_find out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Linux Kernel 6.0.8. This impacts the function ntfs_attr_find of the file fs/ntfs/attrib.c. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2023-26607. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 6.0.8 (Operating System). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function ntfs_attr_find of the file fs/ntfs/attrib.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel 6.0.8, there is an out-of-bounds read in ntfs_attr_find in fs/ntfs/attrib.c.

The weakness was presented 02/27/2023. The advisory is shared at lkml.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-26607 since 02/26/2023. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at gist.github.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 240010 (TencentOS Server 2: kernel (TSSA-2024:1031)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (240010). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

6.0.8

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 240010
Nessus Name: TencentOS Server 2: kernel (TSSA-2024:1031)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/26/2023 🔍
02/27/2023 +1 days 🔍
02/27/2023 +0 days 🔍
06/17/2025 +841 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: lkml.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-26607 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-26607
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-221813
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 02/27/2023 08:16
Updated: 06/17/2025 15:53
Changes: 02/27/2023 08:16 (43), 03/25/2023 11:48 (11), 06/17/2025 15:53 (17)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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