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ID:9777 - Exploit for Improper access control in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-46813
ID:9777 - Exploit for Improper access control in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-46813
Published: May 13, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU82764
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46813
CWE-ID: CWE-284
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 improper access checking in the #VC handler and instruction emulation of the SEV-ES emulation of MMIO accesses. A local user can gain arbitrary write access to kernel memory and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.