CVE-2023-45896 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the ntfs3 driver of the Linux kernel, affecting versions through 6.8.0. A physically proximate attacker can exploit this by mounting a specially crafted filesystem, potentially leading to kernel memory disclosure. Rated 7.1 HIGH on CVSS, exploitation requires local access and the ability to mount removable media. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, and it is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | n/aCNA affected |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
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