#VU72742 Type Confusion in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-1076

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#VU72742 Type Confusion in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-1076

Published: March 3, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU72742
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1076
CWE-ID: CWE-843
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 escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error during initialization of TUN/TAP sockets. A local user can trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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