Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2023-6932 is a Linux kernel flaw that can let a local, already-authenticated user gain higher privileges. It is not described as remotely exploitable and is not listed in CISA KEV. Business urgency is highest for multi-user Linux systems, shared hosting, containers, developer workstations, and appliances using affected vendor kernels. Exposure depends on whether deployed kernels include the vulnerable IGMP code and lack the fix after commit e2b706c691905fe78468c361aaabc719d0a496f1. The CVE record lists Linux Kernel version 2.6.12, but downstream Debian LTS, live-patch, and Siemens advisories suggest vendor-specific exposure should be checked. Treat as high priority where local users or workloads are not fully trusted. The main business risk is privilege escalation from a limited account to deeper system control. Patch through normal emergency or accelerated kernel maintenance windows, with extra focus on shared Linux infrastructure and vendor-managed appliances. Mitigation focus: Upgrade kernels past commit e2b706c691905fe78468c361aaabc719d0a496f1 where applicable.; Apply distribution or vendor kernel security updates, including relevant Debian LTS guidance.; For appliances, check Siemens product advisories for affected models and fixed releases..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9GoogleVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit?id=e2b706c691905fe78468c361aaabc719d0a496f1CVE reference, Google · patch
- https://kernel.dance/e2b706c691905fe78468c361aaabc719d0a496f1CVE reference, Google
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/01/msg00004.htmlCVE reference, Google
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/01/msg00005.htmlCVE reference, Google
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-794697.htmlCVE reference, siemens-SADP
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-398330.htmlCVE reference, siemens-SADP
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-265688.htmlCVE reference, siemens-SADP
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-613116.htmlCVE reference, siemens-SADP
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Use After Free
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