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

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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.