#VU80121 Resource management error in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-3777 

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#VU80121 Resource management error in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-3777

Published: August 30, 2023 / Updated: May 21, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU80121
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:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3777
CWE-ID: CWE-399
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of table rules flush in certain circumstances within the netfilter subsystem in net/netfilter/nf_tables_api.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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