CVE-2023-5972: linux kernel vulnerability

A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the nft_inner.c functionality of netfilter in the Linux kernel. This issue could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.
CVE-2023-5972CVSS 7.0Linux

CVE-2023-5972: linux kernel vulnerability

A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the nft_inner.c functionality of netfilter in the Linux kernel. This issue could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.

CVSS
7.0 HIGH
EPSS
19.38%
Known exploited
not in KEV
Product
linux kernel

What is known

A null pointer dereference flaw was found in the nft_inner.c functionality of netfilter in the Linux kernel. This issue could allow a local user to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.

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