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Status published
High
CVE-2023-6531
Kernel: gc's deletion of an skb races with unix_stream_read_generic() leading to uaf
Vulnerability Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux Kernel due to a race problem in the unix garbage collector's deletion of SKB races with unix_stream_read_generic() on the socket that the SKB is queued on.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Affected Vendor
Red Hat
View all reports →Affected Software
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Vulnerable Versions:
0:5.14.0-427.13.1.el9_4
Timeline
Official Publish:
January 21st, 2024
Last Modified:
November 6th, 2025
Added to House:
July 22nd, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H