GHSA-2J2W-8GVJ-WJMJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-11 12:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:56
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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.

Severity ?
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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  "modified": "2024-04-04T05:56:14Z",
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