Linux Kernel nouveau Driver nvkm_vma_tail use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel. This impacts the function nvkm_vma_tail of the component nouveau Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-0030. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (affected version not known). This vulnerability affects the function nvkm_vma_tail of the component nouveau Driver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s nouveau driver in how a user triggers a memory overflow that causes the nvkm_vma_tail function to fail. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

The weakness was released 03/09/2023 as 729eba3355674f2d9524629b73683ba1d1cd3f10. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-0030 since 01/01/2023. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 239841 (TencentOS Server 4: kernel (TSSA-2024:0960)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch 729eba3355674f2d9524629b73683ba1d1cd3f10 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (239841) and EUVD (EUVD-2023-12135). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 239841
Nessus Name: TencentOS Server 4: kernel (TSSA-2024:0960)

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 729eba3355674f2d9524629b73683ba1d1cd3f10

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03/09/2023 +67 days 🔍
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07/06/2025 +850 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 729eba3355674f2d9524629b73683ba1d1cd3f10
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-0030 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-0030
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-222616
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2023 06:42
Updated: 07/06/2025 22:19
Changes: 03/09/2023 06:42 (42), 04/01/2023 22:29 (10), 06/20/2025 02:40 (17), 07/06/2025 22:19 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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