Use After Free in Linux Kernel

CVE-2023-51042

In the Linux kernel before 6.4.12, amdgpu_cs_wait_all_fences in drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/amdgpu_cs.c has a fence use-after-free.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.003 (24.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Linux Linux_kernel
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-416 — Use After Free

References

cve@mitre.org (Release Notes)
cve@mitre.org (Patch)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-51042?: CVE-2023-51042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-01-23.
How severe is CVE-2023-51042?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.