Vulnerability Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in ndlc_remove in drivers/nfc/st-nci/ndlc.c in the Linux Kernel. This flaw could allow an attacker to crash the system due to a race problem.
CVSS Score
4.7
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00005.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00006.html
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/20230312160837.2040857-1-zyytlz.wz%40163.com/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00005.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00006.html
- https://lore.kernel.org/all/20230312160837.2040857-1-zyytlz.wz%40163.com/
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-1990?
CVE-2023-1990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). A use-after-free flaw was found in ndlc_remove in drivers/nfc/st-nci/ndlc.c in the Linux Kernel. This flaw could allow an attacker to crash the system due to a race problem.
How severe is CVE-2023-1990?
CVE-2023-1990 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-1990?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.