CVE-2023-6176 | Date: (C)2023-11-17 (M)2024-05-20 |
A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel API for the cryptographic algorithm scatterwalk functionality. This issue occurs when a user constructs a malicious packet with specific socket configuration, which could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.
CVSS Score and Metrics +CVSS Score and Metrics -CVSS V3 Severity: | CVSS V2 Severity: |
CVSS Score : 4.7 | CVSS Score : |
Exploit Score: 1.0 | Exploit Score: |
Impact Score: 3.6 | Impact Score: |
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Attack Vector: LOCAL | Access Vector: |
Attack Complexity: HIGH | Access Complexity: |
Privileges Required: LOW | Authentication: |
User Interaction: NONE | Confidentiality: |
Scope: UNCHANGED | Integrity: |
Confidentiality: NONE | Availability: |
Integrity: NONE | |
Availability: HIGH | |
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