#VU71173 Integer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-0179
Published: January 16, 2023 / Updated: May 13, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU71173
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0179
CWE-ID: CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an integer overflow within the nft_payload_copy_vlan() function in Linux kernel Netfilter. A local user can trigger an integer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.