AZL-27411
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Summary: CVE-2023-3269 affecting package kernel for versions less than 5.15.122.1-2
Details: A vulnerability exists in the memory management subsystem of the Linux kernel. The lock handling for accessing and updating virtual memory areas (VMAs) is incorrect, leading to use-after-free problems. This issue can be successfully exploited to execute arbitrary kernel code, escalate containers, and gain root privileges.
References: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3269
Affected packages
Package
Name: kernel
Purl: pkg:rpm/azure-linux/kernel
Affected ranges
Type: ECOSYSTEM
Events:
Introduced- 0
Fixed -5.15.122.1-2
Affected versions
Common Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Network
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Privileges Required
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User Interaction
None
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Scope
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Confidentiality
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Integrity
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Availability
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