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cveMITRECVE-2023-6176
HistoryNov 16, 2023 - 5:15 p.m.

CVE-2023-6176

2023-11-1617:15:44
MITRE
web.nvd.nist.gov
219
cve-2023-6176
linux kernel
api
cryptographic algorithm
null pointer dereference
scatterwalk
local user
system crash
privilege escalation

7.3 High

AI Score

Confidence

Low

0.0004 Low

EPSS

Percentile

5.2%

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.

7.3 High

AI Score

Confidence

Low

0.0004 Low

EPSS

Percentile

5.2%