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ID:9142 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-32233
ID:9142 - Exploit for Use-after-free in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-32233
Published: June 26, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU75807
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32233
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in Netfilter nf_tables when processing batch requests. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.