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MEDIUM
CVE-2023-4134
Linux Kernel Cyttsp4_Core Use-after-Free Denial of Service
Description

A use-after-free vulnerability was found in the cyttsp4_core driver in the Linux kernel. This issue occurs in the device cleanup routine due to a possible rearming of the watchdog_timer from the workqueue. This could allow a local user to crash the system, causing a denial of service.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 14, 2024, 11:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 18, 2024, 10:08 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

3.6

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-4134 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
1 Fedoraproject fedora
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-4134.

URL Resource
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-4134 Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2221700 Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2023-4134 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-4134 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 18, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-4134 No Types Assigned https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-4134 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2221700 No Types Assigned https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2221700 Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-416
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.5
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Nov. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A use-after-free vulnerability was found in the cyttsp4_core driver in the Linux kernel. This issue occurs in the device cleanup routine due to a possible rearming of the watchdog_timer from the workqueue. This could allow a local user to crash the system, causing a denial of service.
    Added Reference Fedora Project https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-4134 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Fedora Project https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2221700 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Fedora Project CWE-416
    Added CVSS V3.1 Fedora Project AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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