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The xfrm tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Linux kernel's XFRM (IP transformation) subsystem, particularly security vulnerabilities and patches. One highlighted thread addresses CVE-2023-3772, a null-pointer bug in xfrm_update_ae_params() that allows a local attacker with CAP_NET_ADMIN privileges to crash the kernel. The thread provides details on the vulnerability, its impact, and available patches from upstream and distribution kernels. This tag is relevant for system administrators and security professionals managing Linux systems with network namespace capabilities or untrusted workloads.
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    CVE-2023-3772: Linux XFRM NULL Pointer Crash Patch and Mitigation

    A null-pointer bug tucked inside the Linux kernel’s XFRM (IP transformation) code — specifically in xfrm_update_ae_params() — can be triggered by a local actor with network administration privileges to cause a complete kernel crash and a hard denial-of-service on affected systems; the defect was...
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