CVE-2023-1118 (High) detected in linux-yoctov5.4.51

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CVE-2023-1118 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - linux-yoctov5.4.51

Yocto Linux Embedded kernel

Library home page: https://git.yoctoproject.org/git/linux-yocto

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (2)

/drivers/media/rc/ene_ir.c /drivers/media/rc/ene_ir.c

Vulnerability Details

A flaw use after free in the Linux kernel integrated infrared receiver/transceiver driver was found in the way user detaching rc device. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Publish Date: 2023-03-02

URL: CVE-2023-1118

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)

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

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2023-1118

Release Date: 2023-03-02

Fix Resolution: v4.14.308,v4.19.276,v5.4.235,v5.10.173,v5.15.99,v6.1.16,v6.2.3,v6.3-rc1

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