CVE-2023-6176 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2023-6176 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 16/11/2023 | CVE Updated: 15/11/2024 | CVE Year: 2023
Source: redhat | Vendor: Red Hat | Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2023-6176 Description

A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel API for the cryptographic algorithm scatterwalk functionality. This issue occurs when a user constructs a malicious packet with specific socket configuration, which could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.

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

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Source: Red Hat

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).