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Debian: CVE-2023-3269: linux -- security update

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Debian: CVE-2023-3269: linux -- security update

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
07/11/2023
Created
10/20/2023
Added
10/19/2023
Modified
10/19/2023

Description

A vulnerability exists in the memory management subsystem of the Linux kernel. The lock handling for accessing and updating virtual memory areas (VMAs) is incorrect, leading to use-after-free problems. This issue can be successfully exploited to execute arbitrary kernel code, escalate containers, and gain root privileges.

Solution(s)

  • debian-upgrade-linux

References

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