Vulnerability identifier: #VU87743

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52452

CWE-ID: CWE-665

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in bpf. A local user can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0954982db8283016bf38e9db2da5adf47a102e19
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fbcf372c8eda2290470268e0afb5ab5d5f5d5fde
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b4a64bafd107e521c01eec3453ce94a3fb38529

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.