CVE-2023-4132: Kernel: smsusb: use-after-free caused by do_submit_urb()
First published: Mon Jul 10 2023(Updated: )
A use-after-free vulnerability was found in the siano smsusb module in the Linux kernel. The bug occurs during device initialization when the siano device is plugged in. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system, causing a denial of service condition.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <6.3 | 6.3 |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.13-1 | |
| Linux Kernel | <=6.2.16 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =8.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux for real time | =8.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux for real time for nfv | =8.0 | |
| Fedora | ||
| Debian | =10.0 | |
| Debian | =11.0 | |
| Debian | =12.0 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager | <=ISVG 10.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-4132
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2221707
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00027.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231020-0005/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5492
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6901
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:7077
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0575
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:0724
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-4132
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/ebad8e731c1c06adf04621d6fd327b860c0861b5
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6f489a966fbeb0da63d45c2c66a8957eab604bf6
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2228777
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-4132
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4132
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-4132
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-4132
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/ebad8e731c1c06adf04621d6fd327b860c0861b5
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/6f489a966fbeb0da63d45c2c66a8957eab604bf6
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7172423 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-4132?
CVE-2023-4132 is a use-after-free vulnerability found in the siano smsusb module in the Linux kernel.
How does CVE-2023-4132 occur?
CVE-2023-4132 occurs during device initialization when the siano device is plugged in.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-4132?
The vulnerability allows a local user to crash the system, causing a denial of service condition.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-4132?
CVE-2023-4132 affects the Linux kernel versions up to and including 6.2.16 and Redhat Enterprise Linux 8.0.
How can I fix CVE-2023-4132?
To fix CVE-2023-4132, update the kernel to version 6.3 or apply the appropriate security patches provided by the vendor.
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