CVE-2023-39192 Kernel: netfilter: xtables out-of-bounds read in u32_match_it()
A local privileged attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds read in the Linux kernel netfilter module, leading to information disclosure or system crashes.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-39192?
CVE-2023-39192 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fedoraproject Fedora, published on 9 Oct 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A flaw was found in the Netfilter subsystem in the Linux kernel. The xt_u32 module did not validate the fields in the xt_u32 structure. This flaw allows a local privileged attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds read by setting the size fields with a value beyond the array boundaries, leading to a crash or information disclosure.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-39192?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Fedoraproject Fedora, Linux kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39192?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2023-39192 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-39192 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Fedoraproject Fedora
Sources
Also known as AZL-31266, BELL-CVE-2023-39192, DEBIAN-CVE-2023-39192, GHSA-r9hc-hfrh-p2p9, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-39192.