Use After Free in Linux Kernel

CVE-2023-45898

The Linux kernel before 6.5.4 has an es1 use-after-free in fs/ext4/extents_status.c, related to ext4_es_insert_extent.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.003 (19.8th 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

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45898?
CVE-2023-45898 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-10-16.
How severe is CVE-2023-45898?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.