Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A NULL pointer dereference may occur while a slip driver is in progress to detach in sl_tx_timeout in drivers/net/slip/slip.c. This issue could allow an attacker to crash the system or leak internal kernel information.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.1/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | Linux kernel | unknown |
References
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ec4eb8a86ade4d22633e1da2a7d85a846b7d1798Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230223-0006/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ec4eb8a86ade4d22633e1da2a7d85a846b7d1798Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230223-0006/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Jan 17, 2023
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified