CVE-2023-1989: Kernel: use after free bug in btsdio_remove due to race condition

Published Apr 11, 2023
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Updated

A use-after-free flaw was found in btsdioremove in drivers\bluetooth\btsdio.c in the Linux Kernel. A call to btsdioremove with an unfinished job may cause a race problem which leads to a UAF on hdev devices.

Other sources

A use-after-free flaw was found in btsdioremove in drivers\bluetooth\btsdio.c in the Linux Kernel. In this flaw, a call to btsdioremove with an unfinished job, may cause a race condition, and lead to a UAF problem on the hdev devices.

This bug has been submitted to upstream and got fixed in [1] and [2]

[1] https://lore.kernel.org/all/167883542095.4543.7797236411801708072.git-patchwork-notify@kernel.org/ [2] https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/bluetooth/bluetooth-next.git/commit/?id=f132c2d13088

— Red Hat

A use-after-free flaw was found in btsdioremove in drivers\bluetooth\btsdio.c in the Linux Kernel. In this flaw, a call to btsdioremove with an unfinished job, may cause a race problem leading to a UAF on hdev devices.

Linux Kernel could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a use-after-free flaw in btsdioremove function in drivers\bluetooth\btsdio.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

169 affected componentsFixes available
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
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.24<4.14.312
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<4.19.280
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.240
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.177
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.105
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.22
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.2.9
NetApp Baseboard Management Controller H300s
NetApp Baseboard Management Controller H410c
NetApp Baseboard Management Controller H410s
NetApp Baseboard Management Controller H500s
NetApp Baseboard Management Controller H700s
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
redhat/kernel<6.3
6.3
NetApp H300s
NetApp H410c
NetApp H410s
NetApp H500s
NetApp H700s
Debian Debian Linux=12.0
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Remediation

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  1. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.3
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    Fixed in 5.4.0-1116.126~18.04.1
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    Fixed in 5.4.0-1063.68~18.04.1
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    Fixed in 5.15.0-1052.58
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    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.115-2Fixed in 7.2.15-1Fixed in 7.3.3-1
  59. Upgrade

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Event History

Apr 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1989?

The severity of CVE-2023-1989 is categorized as high due to its use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to a race condition.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-1989?

To fix CVE-2023-1989, update to the latest kernel version, specifically versions 6.3 or higher, or the recommended updates from your operating system vendor.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2023-1989?

CVE-2023-1989 affects Linux Kernel versions between 2.6.24 and 6.3, as well as certain IBM Security Verify Governance products.

4

What causes the CVE-2023-1989 vulnerability?

The CVE-2023-1989 vulnerability is caused by a use-after-free flaw in the btsdio_remove function that can occur when there is an unfinished job with hdev devices.

5

What should I do if I cannot apply the patch for CVE-2023-1989 immediately?

If you cannot apply the patch for CVE-2023-1989 immediately, be sure to limit access to affected systems and monitor for signs of exploitation.

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