Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: powerpc/64s: Fix VAS mm use after free The refcount on mm is dropped before the coprocessor is detached.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/421cd1544480f2458042fe7f4913a2069c4d7251
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e82f92c349ea603736ade1e814861c0182a55ad
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b4bda59b47879cce38a6ec5a01cd3cac702b5331
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/db8657fdd53c5e3069149d7f957cb60e63027bb2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f7d92313002b2d543500cc417d8079aaed1fb0a8
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-54042?
CVE-2023-54042 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: powerpc/64s: Fix VAS mm use after free The refcount on mm is dropped before the coprocessor is detached.
How severe is CVE-2023-54042?
CVE-2023-54042 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-54042?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.