CVE-2023-5972 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2023-5972 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 23/11/2023 | CVE Updated: 02/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2023
Source: redhat | Vendor: n/a | Product: kernel
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2023-5972 Description

A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the nft_inner.c functionality of netfilter in the Linux kernel. This issue could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.

Metrics

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

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-476
CWE Name: NULL Pointer Dereference
Source: n/a

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).