CVE-2023-52439: uio: Fix use-after-free in uio_open

Published Feb 20, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

uio: Fix use-after-free in uioopen

core-1 core-2 ------------------------------------------------------- uiounregisterdevice uioopen idev = idrfind() deviceunregister(&idev->dev) putdevice(&idev->dev) uiodevicerelease getdevice(&idev->dev) kfree(idev) uiofreeminor(minor) uiorelease putdevice(&idev->dev) kfree(idev) -------------------------------------------------------

In the core-1 uiounregisterdevice(), the deviceunregister will kfree idev when the idev->dev kobject ref is 1. But after core-1 deviceunregister, putdevice and before doing kfree, the core-2 may getdevice. Then: 1. After core-1 kfree idev, the core-2 will do use-after-free for idev. 2. When core-2 do uiorelease and putdevice, the idev will be double freed.

To address this issue, we can get idev atomic & inc idev reference with minorlock.

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>4.18.0<4.19.306
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20.0<5.4.268
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5.0<5.10.209
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11.0<5.15.148
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16.0<6.1.74
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2.0<6.6.13
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7.0<6.7.1
Linux Linux kernel=4.18
Linux Linux kernel=4.18-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=4.18-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=4.18-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=4.18-rc8
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=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

Event History

Feb 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Description
Feb 21, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:51 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:19 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52439?

CVE-2023-52439 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52439?

To fix CVE-2023-52439, upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel such as 5.10.223-1 or higher.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2023-52439?

CVE-2023-52439 affects Linux kernel versions from 4.18.0 to 6.6.13, excluding version 5.10.223 and higher.

4

Can CVE-2023-52439 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2023-52439 may allow local users to gain elevated privileges, but it does not appear to be exploitable remotely.

5

What components of the Linux kernel are impacted by CVE-2023-52439?

CVE-2023-52439 impacts the User Input/Output (uio) subsystem within the Linux kernel.

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