SB2023042432 - Local denial of service in Linux kernel ndlc_remove



SB2023042432 - Local denial of service in Linux kernel ndlc_remove

Published: April 24, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023042432
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1990)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the ndlc_remove() function in drivers/nfc/st-nci/ndlc.c. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.