Use After Free in Linux Kernel
CVE-2023-3610
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's netfilter: nf_tables component can be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation. Flaw in the error handling of bound chains causes a use-after-free in the abort path of NFT_MSG_NEWRULE. The vulnerability requires CAP_NET_ADMIN to be triggered. We recommend upgrading past commit 4bedf9eee016286c835e3d8fa981ddece5338795.
Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free
EPSS: 0.003 (17.0th 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
- Linux Kernel — versions 5.9
- Linux Linux_kernel
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 10.0, 11.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve-coordination@google.com (Patch, Mailing List, patch, Vendor Advisory)
- cve-coordination@google.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- cve-coordination@google.com (Third Party Advisory)
- cve-coordination@google.com (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve-coordination@google.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-3610?
- CVE-2023-3610 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-07-21.
- How severe is CVE-2023-3610?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-3610 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.