CVE-2023-7192

Medium

A memory leak problem was found in ctnetlink_create_conntrack in net/netfilter/nf_conntrack_netlink.c in the Linux Kernel. This issue may allow a local attacker with CAP_NET_ADMIN privileges to cause a denial of service (DoS) attack due to a refcount overflow.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2024-01-02
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

4.4

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-401

CVE-2023-7192 is a Memory Leak vulnerability

What is Memory Leak?

The product does not release memory after use, causing gradual resource exhaustion. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2023-7192?

    CVE-2023-7192 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 out of 10 , classified as a Memory Leak flaw (CWE-401) . CVE-2023-7192 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-7192?

    CVE-2023-7192 has a CVSS score of 4.4 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-7192?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2023-7192 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2023-7192 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2023-7192 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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