DEBIAN-CVE-2023-3640
A possible unauthorized memory access flaw was found in the Linux kernel's cpu_entry_area mapping of X86 CPU data to memory, where a user may guess the location of exception stacks or other important data. Based on the previous CVE-2023-0597, the 'Randomize per-cpu entry area' feature was implemented in /arch/x86/mm/cpu_entry_area.c, which works through the init_cea_offsets() function when KASLR is enabled. However, despite this feature, there is still a risk of per-cpu entry area leaks. This issue could allow a local user to gain access to some important data with memory in an expected location and potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
Risk Scores
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian:13 | linux | 0, *, 6.17.8-1 |
| Debian:11 | linux | *, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.12-1 |
| Debian:14 | linux | *, 6.12.57-1, * |
| Debian:12 | linux | 6.12.13-1, 6.12.15-1, 6.12.16-1 |
Exploit Intelligence
- SCTF 2023 kernel pwn && CVE-2023-3640 (github-poc)
Timeline
- Jul 24, 2023 CVE Published
- Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated