CVE-2023-45863: Race Condition
An issue was discovered in lib/kobject.c in the Linux kernel before 6.2.3. With root access, an attacker can trigger a race condition that results in a fillkobjpath out-of-bounds write.
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Linux Kernel could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a race condition that results in a fillkobjpath out-of-bounds write in lib/kobject.c. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2023-45863.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-45863?
The severity of CVE-2023-45863 is medium (6.4).
What is the affected software?
The affected software is the Linux kernel versions before 6.2.3.
What is the CWE classification of this vulnerability?
The CWE classification of this vulnerability is CWE-362 and CWE-787.
How can the vulnerability be exploited?
With root access, an attacker can trigger a race condition that results in a fill_kobj_path out-of-bounds write.