CVE-2023-1079: Use After Free

Published Feb 26, 2023
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Updated

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A use-after-free may be triggered in asuskbdbacklightset when plugging/disconnecting in a malicious USB device, which advertises itself as an Asus device. Similarly to the previous known CVE-2023-25012, but in asus devices, the workstruct may be scheduled by the LED controller while the device is disconnecting, triggering a use-after-free on the struct asuskbdleds led structure. A malicious USB device may exploit the issue to cause memory corruption with controlled data.

Reference: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/next/linux-next.git/commit/?id=4ab3a086d10eeec1424f2e8a968827a6336203df

Other sources

Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a use-after-free flaw flaw in the asuskbdbacklightset function. By using a specially-crafted USB device, a physical attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.

IBM

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<6.3
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager software component<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager virtual appliance component<=ISVG 10.0.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
redhat/kernel<6.3
6.3

Event History

Feb 26, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:13 AM
Description
May 10, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:22 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1079?

CVE-2023-1079 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation through malicious USB devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-1079?

To fix CVE-2023-1079, update the Linux kernel to version 6.3 or later, or apply the appropriate patches provided by your distribution.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-1079?

CVE-2023-1079 affects the Linux kernel versions prior to 6.3, as well as specific IBM Security Verify Governance components up to version ISVG 10.0.2.

4

What exploit techniques are associated with CVE-2023-1079?

CVE-2023-1079 could be exploited through a use-after-free vulnerability triggered by connecting or disconnecting a malicious USB device.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2023-1079?

As of now, there are no publicly available exploits specifically targeting CVE-2023-1079.

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