CVE-2023-3268Patch(debian / debian_linux)

LOWCVSS 7.1 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch debian debian_linux systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

An out of bounds (OOB) memory access flaw was found in the Linux kernel in relay_file_read_start_pos in kernel/relay.c in the relayfs. This flaw could allow a local attacker to crash the system or leak kernel internal information.

1.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-125

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • debian_linux
  • linux_kernel

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Products
debian_linuxlinux_kernel

3 versions affected across 2 products

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-08-31: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-08-31: 1Technical Details · 2026-08-31: 108-31
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
1100.0%
Full discourse1 post
  • DFIR Lab@DFIR_Lab
    Patch

    🚨 HIGH Severity Alert CVE-2023-3268: Linux kernel OOB memory access flaw in relayfs (CVSS 7.1). Local attackers can crash systems or leak kernel data. Patch immediately. #CVE #Vulnerability #PatchNow #ThreatIntel #DFIR https://t.co/MjWjXkLMvR

    Post summary

    The tweet alerts to CVE-2023-3268, a high‑severity Linux kernel out‑of‑bounds memory access flaw, and urges immediate patching to prevent crashes or data leaks.

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CPE platform detail4 entries

4 of 4 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSdebiandebian_linux10.0--
OSdebiandebian_linux11.0--
OSdebiandebian_linux12.0--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel---

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