Vulnerability Description
A use-after-free flaw was found in lan78xx_disconnect in drivers/net/usb/lan78xx.c in the network sub-component, net/usb/lan78xx in the Linux Kernel. This flaw allows a local attacker to crash the system when the LAN78XX USB device detaches.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 6.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6039Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2248755Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/1e7417c188d0a83fb385ba2dbe35fd2563f2b6fPatch
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6039Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2248755Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/1e7417c188d0a83fb385ba2dbe35fd2563f2b6fPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-6039?
CVE-2023-6039 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A use-after-free flaw was found in lan78xx_disconnect in drivers/net/usb/lan78xx.c in the network sub-component, net/usb/lan78xx in the Linux Kernel. This flaw allows a local attacker to crash the sys...
How severe is CVE-2023-6039?
CVE-2023-6039 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-6039?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.