Out-of-bounds Read in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2023-26607

In the Linux kernel 6.0.8, there is an out-of-bounds read in ntfs_attr_find in fs/ntfs/attrib.c.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.006 (44.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26607?
CVE-2023-26607 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2023-02-26.
How severe is CVE-2023-26607?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-26607 known to be exploited?
5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.