#VU88285 Memory leak in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-50431

 

#VU88285 Memory leak in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-50431

Published: April 9, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU88285
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50431
CWE-ID: CWE-401
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due memory leak within the sec_attest_info() function in drivers/accel/habanalabs/common/habanalabs_ioctl.c. A local user can cause information leak to user space.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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