CVE-2023-35823: Use After Free

Published Jun 18, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 6.3.2. A use-after-free was found in saa7134finidev in drivers/media/pci/saa7134/saa7134-core.c.

Other sources

Linux Kernel could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a use-after-free flaw in the saa7134finidev function in drivers/media/pci/saa7134/saa7134-core.c. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service condition on the system.

IBM

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<6.4
6.4
Linux Linux kernel<6.3.2
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 Debian Linux=10.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.2Patch https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=30cf57da176cca80f11df0d9b7f71581fe601389

Event History

Jun 18, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 19, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:18 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:21 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:13 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 9, 56349
Event
via IBM·08:41 AM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35823?

CVE-2023-35823 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-35823?

To fix CVE-2023-35823, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 6.4 or later.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2023-35823?

CVE-2023-35823 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.3.2.

4

Are there any specific products impacted by CVE-2023-35823?

Yes, IBM Security Verify Governance and Identity Manager components up to version ISVG 10.0.2 are affected.

5

What is a use-after-free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2023-35823?

A use-after-free vulnerability occurs when a program continues to use memory after it has been freed, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

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