gsd-2023-6176
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:20
Details
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.
Aliases
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