Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2023-51043
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions prior to 6.4.5
**Description**
The issue is related to a use-after-free condition in the Linux kernel, specifically in the `drm atomic state init` function within `drivers/gpu/drm/drm atomic.c`. This occurs due to a race condition between a nonblocking atomic commit and a driver unload, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
**Recommendations**
For Linux kernel versions prior to 6.4.5, update to version 6.4.5 or later to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the `drm atomic state init` function until a patch is available.