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DEBIAN-CVE-2023-3269
DEBIAN-CVE-2023-3269
PUBLISHED
CVSS 7.800000190734863 HIGH
A vulnerability exists in the memory management subsystem of the Linux kernel. The lock handling for accessing and updating virtual memory areas (VMAs) is incorrect, leading to use-after-free problems. This issue can be successfully exploited to execute arbitrary kernel code, escalate containers, and gain root privileges.
Risk Scores
CVSS 3.1
7.800000190734863
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian:13 | linux | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:14 | linux | 0, 0, 0 |
| Debian:12 | linux | 0, 6.1.27-1, 0 |
Exploit Intelligence
- CVE-2023-3269: Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerability (github-poc-repo)
- CVE-2023-3269: Linux kernel privilege escalation vulnerability (github-poc)
- exploits.go (github-poc)
Timeline
- Jul 11, 2023 CVE Published
- Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated