CVE-2023-3567

Kernel: use after free in vcs_read in drivers/tty/vt/vc_screen.c due to race

Description

A use-after-free flaw was found in vcs_read in drivers/tty/vt/vc_screen.c in vc_screen in the Linux Kernel. This issue may allow an attacker with local user access to cause a system crash or leak internal kernel information.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
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Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Extended Update Support
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Extended Update Support
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Extended Update Support
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Virtualization 4 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3567?
CVE-2023-3567 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-3567?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2023-3567: Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
Is CVE-2023-3567 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-3567 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-2023-3567?
CVE-2023-3567 affects Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Extended Update Support, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Extended Update Support, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Extended Update Support, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Support, Red Hat Red Hat Virtualization 4 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.
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