CVE-2023-6040

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Description

An out-of-bounds access vulnerability was found in the Linux Kernel. This issue occurs during the creation of a new netfilter table. The absence of safeguards in the nf_tables_newtable function against invalid nf_tables family (pf) values allows attackers to achieve unauthorized access. Exploitation occurs in two locations: the xt_find_target function in x_tables.c permits faking xt_af data, and the nf_logger_find_get function in nf_log.c can enable an attacker to use an invalid pf to dereference adjacent global data. By manipulating these values, an attacker could achieve unauthorized access beyond the intended boundaries.

An out-of-bounds access vulnerability was found in the Linux Kernel. This issue occurs during the creation of a new netfilter table. The absence of safeguards in the nf_tables_newtable function against invalid nf_tables family (pf) values allows attackers to achieve unauthorized access. Exploitation occurs in two locations: the xt_find_target function in x_tables.c permits faking xt_af data, and the nf_logger_find_get function in nf_log.c can enable an attacker to use an invalid pf to dereference adjacent global data. By manipulating these values, an attacker could achieve unauthorized access beyond the intended boundaries.

Statement

This vulnerability can only be triggered locally and the attacker needs to be logged into the system. For these reasons, this flaw has been rated with a moderate severity.

This vulnerability can only be triggered locally and the attacker needs to be logged into the system. For these reasons, this flaw has been rated with a moderate severity.

Additional information

  • Bugzilla 2258013: kernel: netfilter: nf_tables: out-of-bounds access in nf_tables_newtable()
  • CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
  • FAQ: Frequently asked questions about CVE-2023-6040

Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details

Important note

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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
Red HatNVD

CVSS v3 Base Score

7.8

7.8

Attack Vector

Local

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Low

Privileges Required

Low

Low

User Interaction

None

None

Scope

Unchanged

Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact

High

High

Integrity Impact

High

High

Availability Impact

High

High

CVSS v3 Vector

Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

NVD: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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