Out-of-bounds Read in Linux Kernel

CVE-2023-42755

A flaw was found in the IPv4 Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) classifier in the Linux kernel. The xprt pointer may go beyond the linear part of the skb, leading to an out-of-bounds read in the `rsvp_classify` function. This issue may allow a local user to crash the system and cause a denial of service.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.004 (33.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42755?
CVE-2023-42755 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2023-10-05.
How severe is CVE-2023-42755?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.