#VU72699 Type Confusion in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-1077
Published: March 1, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU72699
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1077
CWE-ID: CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error within the pick_next_rt_entity() function pick_next_rt_entity(). A local user can trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.