Vulnerability record/PUBLISHED/Published Oct 9, 2023 17:57:50 UTC
CVE-2023-39194
A flaw was found in the XFRM subsystem in the Linux kernel. The specific flaw exists within the processing of state filters, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. This flaw allows a local privileged (CAP_NET_ADMIN) attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to an information disclosure.
Base score3.2/ 10
SeverityLowCVSS 3.1
Exploitability / impact
CVSS metric breakdown
Base severityLow
Attack vectorLocalAV
Attack complexityLowAC
Privileges requiredHighPR
User interactionNoneUI
ScopeChangedS
Confidentiality impactLowC
Integrity impactNoneI
Availability impactNoneA
CVSS vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:NCVSS communicates standardized severity and impact characteristics. It does not establish whether a system is exploitable in your specific environment.
Record context
CVE Numbering Authorityredhat
Last updatedNov 7, 2026 11:32:43 UTC
PublishedOct 9, 2023 17:57:50 UTC
ReservedJul 25, 2023 16:01:14 UTC