Findings

CVE-2023-3338

A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel's DECnet networking protocol.

Published Jun 30, 2023 · updated Oct 14, 2026 · linux linux kernel

A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel's DECnet networking protocol. This issue could allow a remote user to crash the system.

Code

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Timeline

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  1. Jun 30, 2023 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel's DECnet networking protocol. This issue could allow a remote user to crash the system.

  2. Oct 14, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel's DECnet networking protocol. This issue could allow a remote user to crash the system.

Affected

  • cpe debian/debian linux10.0
  • cpe debian/debian linux11.0
  • cpe linux/linux kernelversion unspecified
  • cpe netapp/active iq unified managerversion unspecified

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2023-3338

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSExploitation probabilityCVE-2023-3338

    30-day exploitation probability 8.5%

    first.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2023-3338

    A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel's DECnet networking protocol. This issue could allow a remote user to crash the system.

    nvd.nist.gov

References