NULL pointer dereference in Linux Kernel
CVE-2023-32252
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's ksmbd, a high-performance in-kernel SMB server. The specific flaw exists within the handling of SMB2_LOGOFF commands. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a pointer prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.
EPSS: 0.041 (89.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, issue-tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (Patch, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-32252?
- CVE-2023-32252 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2023-07-24.
- How severe is CVE-2023-32252?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.