high
7.8
CWE
416
EPSS
0.043%
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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<6.6
6.6
Linux Kernel>=6.1.13<6.1.75
Linux Kernel>=6.2<6.5.8
Linux Kernel=6.6-rc1
Linux Kernel=6.6-rc2
Linux Kernel=6.6-rc3
Linux Kernel=6.6-rc4
Linux Kernel=6.6-rc5
Linux Kernel=6.6-rc6
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder=8.0
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder=9.0
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder=8.8
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder=9.2
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder=9.4
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64=8.0_aarch64
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64=9.0_aarch64
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support=8.8_aarch64
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support=9.2_aarch64
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support=9.4_aarch64
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for IBM z Systems=9.0_s390x
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support=9.2_s390x
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support=9.4_s390x
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian=8.0_ppc64le
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian=9.0_ppc64le
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian=8.8_ppc64le
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian=9.2_ppc64le
Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian=9.4_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=9.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=8.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=8.0_aarch64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=9.0_aarch64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM64 EUS=8.8_aarch64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM64 EUS=9.2_aarch64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM64 EUS=9.4_aarch64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems=8.0_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems=9.0_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems (s390x)=8.8_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems (s390x)=9.2_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems (s390x)=9.4_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian=8.0_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian=9.0_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=9.2_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=9.4_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time=8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time=9.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV=8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV=9.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=9.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Applications for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=8.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Applications for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=9.2_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=8.8
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager<=ISVG 10.0.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.20-1
6.12.21-1

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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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