CVE-2023-0266

Published Jan 30, 2023

Last updated a year ago

Overview

Description
A use after free vulnerability exists in the ALSA PCM package in the Linux Kernel. SNDRV_CTL_IOCTL_ELEM_{READ|WRITE}32 is missing locks that can be used in a use-after-free that can result in a priviledge escalation to gain ring0 access from the system user. We recommend upgrading past commit 56b88b50565cd8b946a2d00b0c83927b7ebb055e
Source
cve-coordination@google.com
NVD status
Analyzed

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Known exploits

Data from CISA

Vulnerability name
Linux Kernel Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Exploit added on
Mar 30, 2023
Exploit action due
Apr 20, 2023
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-416
cve-coordination@google.com
CWE-416

Configurations