Linux Kernel ICMPv6 Router RCE Vulnerability - 20240624001¶
Overview¶
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Linux Kernel. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of Route Information options. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the kernel.
Linux has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:\ https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2250377
What is vulnerable?¶
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | Product(s) Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-6200 | High | 7.5 | Linux Kernel. See the following reference for product details |
Recommendation¶
The WA SOC recommends administrators apply the solutions as per vendor instructions to all affected devices within expected timeframe (refer Patch Management):
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2250377
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6200