PT-2023-33936 · Linux · Linux Kernel
Published
2023-01-17
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Updated
2023-01-17
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.15.88
Description
The issue is related to a potential use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in the ALSA pcm component. The problem arises from the placement of the rwsem lock in the
snd ctl elem read function. The actual impact and likelihood of an attack have not been confirmed.Recommendations
For Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.15.88, update to version v5.15.88 or later to resolve the issue.
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