Out-of-bounds Read in Linux Kernel

CVE-2023-39197

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in Netfilter Connection Tracking (conntrack) in the Linux kernel. This flaw allows a remote user to disclose sensitive information via the DCCP protocol.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.010 (58.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.0 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
  • RHBZ#2218342 (x_refsource_REDHAT, issue-tracking, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39197?
CVE-2023-39197 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 4.0/10. Published 2024-01-23.
How severe is CVE-2023-39197?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.0 out of 10.