CVE-2023-39194
A flaw was found in the XFRM subsystem in the Linux kernel.
Published Oct 9, 2023 · updated Oct 15, 2026 · linux linux kernel
A flaw was found in the XFRM subsystem in the Linux kernel. The specific flaw exists within the processing of state filters, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. This flaw allows a local privileged (CAP_NET_ADMIN) attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to an information disclosure.
Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
Oct 9, 2023 · NIST NVD
Detected
A flaw was found in the XFRM subsystem in the Linux kernel. The specific flaw exists within the processing of state filters, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. This flaw allows a local privileged (CAP_NET_ADMIN) attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to an information disclosure.
Oct 15, 2026 · NIST NVD
Updated
A flaw was found in the XFRM subsystem in the Linux kernel. The specific flaw exists within the processing of state filters, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. This flaw allows a local privileged (CAP_NET_ADMIN) attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to an information disclosure.
Affected
- cpe fedoraproject/fedora38
- cpe linux/linux kernelversion unspecified
- cpe linux/linux kernel6.5
- cpe redhat/enterprise linux8.0
Sources
- CVE.orgCVE-2023-39194
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - FIRST EPSSCVE-2023-39194
30-day exploitation probability 0.4%
first.org - NIST NVDCVE-2023-39194
A flaw was found in the XFRM subsystem in the Linux kernel. The specific flaw exists within the processing of state filters, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. This flaw allows a local privileged (CAP_NET_ADMIN) attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds re
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