Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: api - Use work queue in crypto_destroy_instance The function crypto_drop_spawn expects to be called in process context. However, when an instance is unregistered while it still has active users, the last user may cause the instance to be freed in atomic context. Fix this by delaying the freeing to a work queue.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/048545d9fc6424b0a11e7e8771225bb9afe09422
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/625bf86bf53eb7a8ee60fb9dc45b272b77e5ce1c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/867a146690960ac7b89ce40f4ee60dd32eeb1682
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ae4577bc077a7e32c3c7d442c95bc76865c0f17
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c0dbcebc7f390ec7dbe010dcc22c60f0c6bfc26d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c4cb61c5f976183c07d16b0071f0c60bc212ef1f
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53799?
CVE-2023-53799 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: api - Use work queue in crypto_destroy_instance The function crypto_drop_spawn expects to be called in process context. H...
How severe is CVE-2023-53799?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2023-53799. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-53799?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.