VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2023-2860

CVSS score4.4 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.33%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2023-07-24
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Description

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in the SR-IPv6 implementation in the Linux kernel. The flaw exists within the processing of seg6 attributes. The issue results from the improper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. This flaw allows a privileged local user to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of the Linux kernel.

Weakness classification

  • secalert@redhat.com: CWE-125
  • nvd@nist.gov: CWE-125

Primary references