MEDIUM CISA KEV

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
5/19/2023
Patch Due Date
6/9/2023
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
5/4/2023

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 6/9/2023.

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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