#VU73765 Memory leak in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-0597

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#VU73765 Memory leak in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-0597

Published: March 16, 2023 / Updated: May 21, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU73765
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0597
CWE-ID: CWE-401
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak within the Linux kernel cpu_entry_area mapping of X86 CPU data. A local user can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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