SB2023091450 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel cyttsp4_core driver



SB2023091450 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel cyttsp4_core driver

Published: September 14, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023091450
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-2023-4134)

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 cyttsp4_watchdog_work() in cyttsp4_core driver. A local user can trigger memory corruption and crash the kernel.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.