NULL Pointer Dereference Affecting rv package, versions <0:5.14.0-362.24.1.el9_3


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.11% (46th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE9-RV-6467282
  • published20 Mar 2024
  • disclosed7 Feb 2024

Introduced: 7 Feb 2024

CVE-2023-6356  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-476  (opens in a new tab)
First added by Snyk

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:9 rv to version 0:5.14.0-362.24.1.el9_3 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2024-1248.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream rv package and not the rv package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's NVMe driver. This issue may allow an unauthenticated malicious actor to send a set of crafted TCP packages when using NVMe over TCP, leading the NVMe driver to a NULL pointer dereference in the NVMe driver and causing kernel panic and a denial of service.

CVSS Scores

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