SB2023081420 - Local denial of service in Linux kernel cpufreq subsystem



SB2023081420 - Local denial of service in Linux kernel cpufreq subsystem

Published: August 14, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023081420
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) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-3312)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within drivers/cpufreq/qcom-cpufreq-hw.c in Linux kernel. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the system, trigger a double free error and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.