SB2023030866 - Use after free in Linux kernel
Published: March 8, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023030866
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use after free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0030)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel's nouveau driver in how a user triggers a memory overflow that causes the nvkm_vma_tail function to fail. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.