CVE-2023-35829: Use After Free
First published: Sun Jun 18 2023(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 6.3.2. A use-after-free was found in rkvdec_remove in drivers/staging/media/rkvdec/rkvdec.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <6.3.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.8<5.10.180 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.111 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.28 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.2.15 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.3<6.3.2 | |
| NetApp H300S Firmware | ||
| NetApp H410S Firmware | ||
| NetApp H500e Firmware | ||
| NetApp H700S | ||
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.19-1 6.12.20-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.3.2
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=3228cec23b8b29215e18090c6ba635840190993d
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/a4dafa22-3ee3-dbe1-fd50-fee07883ce1a@xs4all.nl/
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20230307173900.1299387-1-zyytlz.wz@163.com/T/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230803-0002/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-35829
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/a4dafa22-3ee3-dbe1-fd50-fee07883ce1a%40xs4all.nl/
- https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20230307173900.1299387-1-zyytlz.wz%40163.com/T/
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-35829
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35829
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-35829
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-35829
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/3228cec23b8b29215e18090c6ba635840190993d
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-35829?
CVE-2023-35829 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to a use-after-free flaw in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35829?
To fix CVE-2023-35829, upgrade to a version of the Linux kernel that is greater than or equal to 6.3.2 or apply the relevant patches.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2023-35829?
CVE-2023-35829 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.3.2, including versions 5.8 through 6.3.
What components are impacted by CVE-2023-35829?
CVE-2023-35829 specifically impacts the rkvdec driver within the Linux kernel's media subsystem.
Is CVE-2023-35829 a local or remote exploit?
CVE-2023-35829 can potentially allow local users to exploit the vulnerability, making it a local privilege escalation issue.
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