Use After Free in Linux Kernel

CVE-2023-3141

A use-after-free flaw was found in r592_remove in drivers/memstick/host/r592.c in media access in the Linux Kernel. This flaw allows a local attacker to crash the system at device disconnect, possibly leading to a kernel information leak.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.004 (37.7th percentile), scored .

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 38th percentile — 37.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS trend (30 days)EPSS over the last 30 days for CVE-2023-3141: held from 0.004 to 0.004.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.004 · newest: 0.004 · change: -0.000

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3141?
CVE-2023-3141 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2023-06-09.
How severe is CVE-2023-3141?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.