CVE-2023-6176
low-risk
Published 2023-11-16
A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel API for the cryptographic algorithm scatterwalk functionality. This issue occurs when a user constructs a malicious packet with specific socket configuration, which could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.
Do I need to act?
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0.01% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
4
CVSS 4.7/10
Medium
LOCAL
/ HIGH complexity
Affected Products (3)
References (13)
Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6176
Issue Tracking
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2219359
Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6176
Issue Tracking
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2219359
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity
12/34 · Low
Exploitability
0/34 · Minimal
Exposure
9/34 · Low