CVE-2023-3268
kernel: out-of-bounds access in relay_file_read
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · April 19, 2023
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
An out-of-bounds (OOB) memory access flaw was found in the Linux kernel in relay_file_read_start_pos in kernel/relay.c in the relayfs. This flaw allows a local attacker to crash the system or leak kernel internal information.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read