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.
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Affected Vendors & Products
Advisories
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Debian DSA |
DSA-5448-1 | linux security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2023-43945 | 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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-6249-1 | Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-6250-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Fixes
Solution
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Workaround
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2025-03-05T18:54:16.670Z
Reserved: 2023-06-15T10:41:19.478Z
Link: CVE-2023-3269
Updated: 2024-08-02T06:48:08.541Z
Status : Modified
Published: 2023-07-11T12:15:10.047
Modified: 2024-11-21T08:16:52.040
Link: CVE-2023-3269
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN