A use-after-free vulnerability was found in the Netfilter subsystem of the Linux kernel when processing batch requests to update nf_tables configuration. (CVE-2023-32233)
22705
08 January 2024
07 November 2023
CLOSED
HIGH
7.8 HIGH - Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVE-2023-32233
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Brocade Security Advisory ID |
BSA-2023-2255 |
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Component |
Netfilter |
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Summary
In the Linux kernel through 6.3.1, a use-after-free in Netfilter nf_tables when processing batch requests can be abused to perform arbitrary read and write operations on kernel memory. Unprivileged local users can obtain root privileges. This occurs because anonymous sets are mishandled.
Products Affected
- Brocade ASCG - Fixed in Brocade ASCG v3.0
Products Confirmed Not Affected
- Brocade Fabric OS is Not Affected
- Brocade SANnav is Not Affected
Revision History
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1.0 |
Initial Publication |
November 7, 2023 |
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