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CVE-2023-3439 (GCVE-0-2023-3439)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-06-28 00:00 – Updated: 2025-03-10 21:08
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Summary
A flaw was found in the MCTP protocol in the Linux kernel. The function mctp_unregister() reclaims the device's relevant resource when a netcard detaches. However, a running routine may be unaware of this and cause the use-after-free of the mdev->addrs object, potentially leading to a denial of service.
Severity
4.7 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-03-06 15:55 UTC
CWE
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
n/a Linux Kernel (mctp) Affected: Fixed in kernel 5.18-rc5
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