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ID:9157 - Exploit for Integer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-0179
ID:9157 - Exploit for Integer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-0179
Published: June 27, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU71173
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0179
CWE-ID: CWE-190
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 an integer overflow within the nft_payload_copy_vlan() function in Linux kernel Netfilter. A local user can trigger an integer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.