CVE-2023-33952 (Medium) detected in multiple libraries - autoclosed

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CVE-2023-33952 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-4.19.269, linuxlinux-4.19.269, linuxlinux-4.19.269, linuxlinux-4.19.269, linuxlinux-4.19.269, linuxlinux-4.19.269

Vulnerability Details

A double-free vulnerability was found in the vmwgfx driver in the Linux kernel. The flaw exists within the handling of vmw_buffer_object objects. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing further free operations on the object. This flaw allows a local privileged user to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the kernel.

Publish Date: 2023-07-24

URL: CVE-2023-33952

CVSS 3 Score Details (6.7)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: High - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2023-33952

Release Date: 2023-07-24

Fix Resolution: v6.1.13,v6.2,v6.3-rc1,v6.4-rc1

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:information_source: This issue was automatically re-opened by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) has been detected in the Mend inventory.

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:information_source: This issue was automatically re-opened by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) has been detected in the Mend inventory.

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.