CVE-2023-45863
kernel: lib/kobject.c vulnerable to fill_kobj_path out-of-bounds write
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · January 11, 2023
Updated · October 15, 2026
Description
An out-of-bounds memory write flaw was found in the load/unload module in the Linux kernel's kobject functionality, potentially triggering a race condition in the kobject_get_path function. This issue may allow a local user to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
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 · 6.4CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE not specified