Use After Free in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2023-3111

A use after free vulnerability was found in prepare_to_relocate in fs/btrfs/relocation.c in btrfs in the Linux Kernel. This possible flaw can be triggered by calling btrfs_ioctl_balance() before calling btrfs_ioctl_defrag().

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.004 (35.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3111?
CVE-2023-3111 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-06-05.
How severe is CVE-2023-3111?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.