Double Free in Linux Kernel
CVE-2023-38434
xHTTP 72f812d has a double free in close_connection in xhttp.c via a malformed HTTP request method.
Vulnerability class: Double Free
EPSS: 0.011 (61.7th 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
- Linux Linux_kernel
- Xhttp_project Xhttp
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-38434?
- CVE-2023-38434 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Double Free. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2023-07-18.
- How severe is CVE-2023-38434?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-38434 known to be exploited?
- 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.