CVE-2023-22997
Linux Kernel Decompression Module Use-After-Free
Description
In the Linux kernel before 6.1.2, kernel/module/decompress.c misinterprets the module_get_next_page return value (expects it to be NULL in the error case, whereas it is actually an error pointer).
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 28, 2023, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 20, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update the affected kernel package.
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-22997 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2023-22997
weaknesses.
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CVE-2023-22997 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 20, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-476 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.1.2 Added Reference https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/45af1d7aae7d5520d2858f8517a1342646f015db -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 06, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Changed Reference Type https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.1.2 No Types Assigned https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.1.2 Release Notes Changed Reference Type https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/45af1d7aae7d5520d2858f8517a1342646f015db No Types Assigned https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/45af1d7aae7d5520d2858f8517a1342646f015db Patch Added CWE NIST CWE-476 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.1.2
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.01 }} 0.00%
score
0.01535
percentile