CVE-2023-3161 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2023-3161 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 12/06/2023 | CVE Updated: 02/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2023
Source: redhat | Vendor: n/a | Product: Linux Kernel (fbcon)
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2023-3161 Description

A flaw was found in the Framebuffer Console (fbcon) in the Linux Kernel. When providing font->width and font->height greater than 32 to fbcon_set_font, since there are no checks in place, a shift-out-of-bounds occurs leading to undefined behavior and possible denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-1335
CWE Name: CWE-1335
Source: n/a

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).