Use After Free in Linux Kernel

CVE-2023-1989

A use-after-free flaw was found in btsdio_remove in drivers\bluetooth\btsdio.c in the Linux Kernel. In this flaw, a call to btsdio_remove with an unfinished job, may cause a race problem leading to a UAF on hdev devices.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.004 (31.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1989?
CVE-2023-1989 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2023-04-11.
How severe is CVE-2023-1989?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-1989 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.