Use After Free in Linux Kernel

CVE-2023-32269

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 6.1.11. In net/netrom/af_netrom.c, there is a use-after-free because accept is also allowed for a successfully connected AF_NETROM socket. However, in order for an attacker to exploit this, the system must have netrom routing configured or the attacker must have the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.003 (19.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32269?
CVE-2023-32269 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2023-05-05.
How severe is CVE-2023-32269?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.