CVE-2022-3623 (High) detected in multiple libraries

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CVE-2022-3623 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-4.19.239, linuxlinux-4.19.239, linuxlinux-4.19.239

Vulnerability Details

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function follow_page_pte of the file mm/gup.c of the component BPF. The manipulation leads to race condition. The attack can be launched remotely. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. The identifier VDB-211921 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Publish Date: 2022-10-20

URL: CVE-2022-3623

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: High
  • Privileges Required: Low
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: High
  • Integrity Impact: High
  • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2022-3623

Release Date: 2022-10-20

Fix Resolution: v6.0.3

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