CVE-2023-1838 (High) detected in linux-yoctov5.4.51

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CVE-2023-1838 - 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 HEAD commit: fd7d4a1ec69b1b0468bf77f825beb235061a108e

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (1)

/drivers/vhost/net.c

Vulnerability Details

A use-after-free flaw was found in vhost_net_set_backend in drivers/vhost/net.c in virtio network subcomponent in the Linux kernel due to a double fget. This flaw could allow a local attacker to crash the system, and could even lead to a kernel information leak problem.

Publish Date: 2023-04-05

URL: CVE-2023-1838

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.1)

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: None - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2023-1838

Release Date: 2023-04-05

Fix Resolution: v4.19.245,v5.4.196,v5.10.118,v5.15.42,v5.17.10,v5.18,v5.18

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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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