A use-after-free vulnerability was found in the siano smsusb module in the Linux kernel. The bug occurs during device initialization when the siano device is plugged in. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system, causing a denial of service condition.
CVE-2023-4132 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-4.19.269
The Linux Kernel
Library home page: https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/?wsslib=linux
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerable Source Files (2)
/drivers/media/usb/siano/smsusb.c /drivers/media/usb/siano/smsusb.c
Vulnerability Details
A use-after-free vulnerability was found in the siano smsusb module in the Linux kernel. The bug occurs during device initialization when the siano device is plugged in. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system, causing a denial of service condition.
Publish Date: 2023-08-03
URL: CVE-2023-4132
CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2023-4132
Release Date: 2023-08-03
Fix Resolution: v4.14.322,v4.19.291,v5.4.251,v5.10.188,v5.15.121,v6.1.39,v6.4.4,v6.5-rc1
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