CVE-2023-33951 (Medium) detected in multiple libraries - autoclosed

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CVE-2023-33951 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - linux-yocto-4.1v4.1.17, linux-yocto-4.1v4.1.17, linux-yocto-4.1v4.1.17, linux-yocto-4.1v4.1.17, linux-yocto-4.1v4.1.17

Vulnerability Details

A race condition vulnerability was found in the vmwgfx driver in the Linux kernel. The flaw exists within the handling of GEM objects. The issue results from improper locking when performing operations on an object. This flaw allows a local privileged user to disclose information in the context of the kernel.

Publish Date: 2023-07-24

URL: CVE-2023-33951

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.3)

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

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2023-33951

Release Date: 2023-07-24

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

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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.

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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.