What is the vulnerability ID for this Linux Kernel vmwgfx Driver Race Condition Information Disclosure vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-20110.

What is the severity level of the ZDI-CAN-20110 vulnerability?

The severity level of the ZDI-CAN-20110 vulnerability is medium (6.7).

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by a local attacker who has the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system.

What software is affected by the ZDI-CAN-20110 vulnerability?

The ZDI-CAN-20110 vulnerability affects installations of Linux Kernel.

Is there a fix available for the ZDI-CAN-20110 vulnerability?

Yes, a fix for the ZDI-CAN-20110 vulnerability is available. Please refer to the provided references for more information.

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ZDI-CAN-20110

medium

6.7

17/5/2023

16/1/2024

ZDI-CAN-20110: Linux Kernel vmwgfx Driver Race Condition Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Wed May 17 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Linux Kernel. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of GEM objects. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the kernel.

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What is the vulnerability ID for this Linux Kernel vmwgfx Driver Race Condition Information Disclosure vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-20110.
What is the severity level of the ZDI-CAN-20110 vulnerability?
The severity level of the ZDI-CAN-20110 vulnerability is medium (6.7).
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by a local attacker who has the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target system.
What software is affected by the ZDI-CAN-20110 vulnerability?
The ZDI-CAN-20110 vulnerability affects installations of Linux Kernel.
Is there a fix available for the ZDI-CAN-20110 vulnerability?
Yes, a fix for the ZDI-CAN-20110 vulnerability is available. Please refer to the provided references for more information.

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