Security Advisory
CVE-2023-3269
7.8
HIGH
Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability exists in the memory management subsystem of the Linux kernel. The lock handling for accessing and updating virtual memory areas (VMAs) is incorrect, leading to use-after-free problems. This issue can be successfully exploited to execute arbitrary kernel code, escalate containers, and gain root privileges.
Published Date
July 11, 2023
Official Source
NIST NVD Advisory