CVE-2023-26607 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.1 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds read in the Linux kernel NTFS driver allows attackers to disclose sensitive memory contents.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-26607?

CVE-2023-26607 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 26 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In the Linux kernel 6.0.8, there is an out-of-bounds read in ntfs_attr_find in fs/ntfs/attrib.c.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-26607?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Linux kernel, Netapp Hci Baseboard Management Controller.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26607?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2023-26607 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-26607 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-26607, GHSA-5gr9-2c49-vhjx, OESA-2023-1153, OESA-2023-1156, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-26607.

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