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Rewterz Threat Advisory – CVE-2023-5633 – Linux Kernel Vulnerability

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

CVE-2023-5633

Linux Kernel could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a use-after-free flaw in the way memory objects were handled. By sending a specially crafted request, an authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges.

Impact

  • Privileges Escalation

Indicators Of Compromise

CVE

  • CVE-2023-5633

Affected Vendors

Linux

Affected Products

  • Linux Kernel 6.6-rc5

Remediation

Upgrade to the latest version of Linux Kernel, available from the Linux Kernel Web site.

Linux Kernel Web site

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