CVE-2023-0266: Use after free in SNDRV_CTL_IOCTL_ELEM in Linux Kernel

Published Jan 23, 2023
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Updated

A use after free vulnerability exists in the ALSA PCM package in the Linux Kernel. SNDRVCTLIOCTLELEM{READ|WRITE}32 is missing locks that can be used in a use-after-free that can result in a priviledge escalation to gain ring0 access from the system user. We recommend upgrading past commit 56b88b50565cd8b946a2d00b0c83927b7ebb055e

Other sources

A use-after-free flaw was found in sndctlelemread in sound/core/control.c in Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) subsystem in the Linux kernel. In this flaw a normal privileged, local attacker may impact the system due to a locking issue in the compat path, leading to a kernel information leak problem.

Reference: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=56b88b50565cd8b946a2d00b0c83927b7ebb055e

Red Hat

Linux kernel contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation to gain ring0 access from the system user.

CISA

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/Kernel<6.2
6.2
Google Android
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=4.14<4.14.303
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.270
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.229
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.163
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.88
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.6
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

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 6.2
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.234-1
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.135-1
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.12.25-1
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux Kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch 56b88b50565cd8b946a2d00b0c83927b7ebb055e

Event History

Jan 23, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 30, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
May 9, 2023
Data Sourced
09:27 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:20 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0266?

CVE-2023-0266 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-0266?

To mitigate CVE-2023-0266, upgrade to Linux Kernel versions 6.2 or apply the appropriate patches provided in the latest updates.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2023-0266?

CVE-2023-0266 affects multiple versions of the Linux Kernel, particularly those between 4.14 and 6.1.6.

4

What is the type of vulnerability associated with CVE-2023-0266?

CVE-2023-0266 is a use-after-free vulnerability that arises from missing locks in the ALSA PCM package.

5

What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2023-0266?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-0266 could allow attackers to gain ring0 access, leading to complete control of the affected system.

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