Linux Kernel up to 6.6-rc6 Netlink Attribute nft_inner.c null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6-rc6. Affected is an unknown function of the file nft_inner.c of the component Netlink Attribute Handler. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-5972. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6-rc6 (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file nft_inner.c of the component Netlink Attribute Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 11/23/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at access.redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-5972 since 11/06/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/16/2023).

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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CNA Base Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

11/06/2023 🔍
11/23/2023 +17 days 🔍
11/23/2023 +0 days 🔍
12/16/2023 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 505ce0630ad5d31185695f8a29dde8d29f28faa7
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-5972 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-5972
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-246091

Entryinfo

Created: 11/23/2023 18:33
Updated: 12/16/2023 12:53
Changes: 11/23/2023 18:33 (48), 12/16/2023 12:46 (3), 12/16/2023 12:53 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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