A vulnerability exists in the memory management subsystem of the Linux kernel. The lock handling for accessing and updating virtual memory areas (VMAs) is incorrect, leading to use-after-free problems. This issue can be successfully exploited to execute arbitrary kernel code, escalate containers, and gain root privileges.
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Published : 2023-07-11 12:15
Updated : 2024-11-21 08:16
NVD link : CVE-2023-3269
Mitre link : CVE-2023-3269
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-3269
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Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel
fedoraproject
- fedora
redhat
- enterprise_linux
CWE
CWE-416
Use After Free