Description
A stack overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel's SYSCTL subsystem in how a user changes certain kernel parameters and variables. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
References (5)
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
EPSS
0.0003
EPSS Percentile
7.8%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
no
Technical Impact
total
Details
CWE
CWE-131
CWE-787
Status
published
Products (1)
linux/linux_kernel
4.9.0 - 4.9.337
Published
Jan 05, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026