CVE-2023-28327

Description

A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the UNIX protocol in net/unix/diag.c In unix_diag_get_exact in the Linux Kernel. The newly allocated skb does not have sk, leading to a NULL pointer. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially cause a denial of service.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: n/a Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2177382 patch issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28327?
CVE-2023-28327 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28327?
To fix CVE-2023-28327, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-28327 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-28327 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-28327?
CVE-2023-28327 affects n/a Linux.
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