CVE-2023-21492
CVSS v3
4.4
MEDIUM
EPSS Score
0.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Kernel pointers are printed in the log file prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows a privileged local attacker to bypass ASLR.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2023-05-19
- Patch Due Date
- 2023-06-09
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-05-04
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-21492?
Kernel pointers are printed in the log file prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows a privileged local attacker to bypass ASLR.
Is CVE-2023-21492 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2023-21492 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2023-06-09.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-21492?
CVE-2023-21492 has a CVSS v3 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM severity).
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