CVE-2023-4569
5.5
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD
Description
A memory leak flaw was found in nft_set_catchall_flush in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c in the Linux Kernel. This issue may allow a local attacker to cause double-deactivations of catchall elements, which can result in a memory leak.
Affected (10)
Configuration A
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Before 6.5 |
Configuration B
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Version 8.0 |
Configuration C
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Version 12.0 |
Related CWEs
CWE-401
Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime
The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory.
CWE-402
Transmission of Private Resources into a New Sphere ('Resource Leak')
The product makes resources available to untrusted parties when those resources are only intended to be accessed by the product.
References (8)
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Mailing ListPatch
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing ListPatch
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
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