CVE-2023-5427: Fixes in Linux Kernel

Published Dec 1, 2023
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Updated

Use After Free vulnerability in Arm Ltd Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver allows a local non-privileged user to make improper GPU processing operations to gain access to already freed memory.This issue affects Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver: from r44p0 through r45p0; Valhall GPU Kernel Driver: from r44p0 through r45p0; Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver: from r44p0 through r45p0.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver>=r44p0<r46p0
Arm Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver>=r44p0<r46p0
Arm Valhall GPU Kernel Driver>=r44p0<r46p0
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Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in Bifrost, Valhall, and Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver r46p0. Users are recommended to upgrade if they are impacted by this issue.

Event History

Dec 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:13 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:13 AM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 5, 2024
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
SeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-5427?

CVE-2023-5427 is a vulnerability in Arm Ltd Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Valhall GPU Kernel Driver, Arm Ltd Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver that allows a local non-privileged user to make improper GPU processing operations to gain access to already freed memory.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-5427?

CVE-2023-5427 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-5427?

Arm 5th Gen GPU Architecture Kernel Driver, Arm Bifrost GPU Kernel Driver, and Arm Valhall GPU Kernel Driver versions ranging from r44p0 to r46p0 are affected by CVE-2023-5427.

4

How can a local non-privileged user exploit CVE-2023-5427?

A local non-privileged user can exploit CVE-2023-5427 by making improper GPU processing operations to gain access to already freed memory.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-5427?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-5427 at the Arm Security Center's website and Packet Storm Security's website.

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