CVE-2023-4147
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s Netfilter functionality when adding a rule with NFTA_RULE_CHAIN_ID. This flaw allows a local user to crash or escalate their privileges on the system.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Modified
Source identifier
Published
2023-08-07 14:15:11.633000
Last modified
2026-11-07 14:16:56.290000
View original CVE JSON
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