high
7.8
CWE
416
EPSS
0.043%
CVE Published
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-5633: Kernel: vmwgfx: reference count issue leads to use-after-free in surface handling

First published: Mon Oct 23 2023(Updated: )

Last updated 30 August 2024

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM QRadar SIEM<=7.5 - 7.5.0 UP8 IF01
redhat/kernel<6.6
6.6
Linux Linux kernel>=6.1.13<6.1.75
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.5.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc6
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder=8.0
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder=9.0
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder Eus=8.8
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder Eus=9.2
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder Eus=9.4
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder For Arm64=8.0_aarch64
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder For Arm64=9.0_aarch64
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder For Arm64 Eus=8.8_aarch64
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder For Arm64 Eus=9.2_aarch64
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder For Arm64 Eus=9.4_aarch64
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder For Ibm Z Systems=9.0_s390x
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder For Ibm Z Systems Eus=9.2_s390x
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder For Ibm Z Systems Eus=9.4_s390x
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder For Power Little Endian=8.0_ppc64le
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder For Power Little Endian=9.0_ppc64le
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder For Power Little Endian Eus=8.8_ppc64le
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder For Power Little Endian Eus=9.2_ppc64le
Redhat Codeready Linux Builder For Power Little Endian Eus=9.4_ppc64le
Redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux=9.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=8.8
Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=9.2
Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=9.4
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Arm 64=8.0_aarch64
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Arm 64=9.0_aarch64
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Arm 64 Eus=8.8_aarch64
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Arm 64 Eus=9.2_aarch64
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Arm 64 Eus=9.4_aarch64
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems=8.0_s390x
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems=9.0_s390x
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems Eus=8.8_s390x
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems Eus=9.2_s390x
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems Eus=9.4_s390x
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian=8.0_ppc64le
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian=9.0_ppc64le
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian Eus=9.2_ppc64le
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian Eus=9.4_ppc64le
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Real Time=8.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Real Time=9.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Real Time For Nfv=8.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Real Time For Nfv=9.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=9.2
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=9.4
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server For Power Little Endian Update Services For Sap Solutions=8.8
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server For Power Little Endian Update Services For Sap Solutions=9.2_ppc64le
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=8.8
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.226-1
6.1.115-1
6.1.112-1
6.11.5-1
6.11.7-1

Remedy

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2245663

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/linus/a950b989ea29ab3b38ea7f6e3d2540700a3c54e8

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/linus/91398b413d03660fd5828f7b4abc64e884b98069

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-5633?

    CVE-2023-5633 is a vulnerability that involves a reference count issue leading to a use-after-free in surface handling.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-5633?

    CVE-2023-5633 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2023-5633?

    The affected software is the Red Hat kernel version up to exclusive 6.6.

  • How can I fix the CVE-2023-5633 vulnerability?

    To fix the CVE-2023-5633 vulnerability, you need to update your Red Hat kernel to a version higher than 6.6.

  • What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-5633?

    The CVE-2023-5633 vulnerability is associated with CWE-416, which is a use-after-free vulnerability.

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