UAF in nf_tables (Linux Kernel 6.3) allows local root
CVE-2023-32233 Published on May 8, 2023
In the Linux kernel through 6.3.1, a use-after-free in Netfilter nf_tables when processing batch requests can be abused to perform arbitrary read and write operations on kernel memory. Unprivileged local users can obtain root privileges. This occurs because anonymous sets are mishandled.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-32233 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2023-32233 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
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Exploit Probability
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