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DEBIAN-CVE-2023-5972
DEBIAN-CVE-2023-5972
PUBLISHED
CVSS 7.800000190734863 HIGH
Record from OSV · Published November 23, 2023
A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the nft_inner.c functionality of netfilter in the Linux kernel. This issue could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux | Debian:14 | 6.5.10-1 |
| linux | Debian:13 | 6.5.10-1 |
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:14 | linux | 0 |
| Debian:13 | linux | 0 |
Timeline
- Nov 23, 2023 CVE Published
- Oct 26, 2026 CVE Updated
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