ID:9671 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-2598

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:9671 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-2598

ID:9671 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-2598

Published: April 5, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU76043
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2598
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the io_sqe_buffer_register() function in io_uring/rsrc.c. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.