Linux Kernel ndlc.c ndlc_remove use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel. Affected is the function ndlc_remove of the file drivers/nfc/st-nci/ndlc.c. Such manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-1990. No exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (affected version not known) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function ndlc_remove of the file drivers/nfc/st-nci/ndlc.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

A use-after-free flaw was found in ndlc_remove in drivers/nfc/st-nci/ndlc.c in the Linux Kernel. This flaw could allow an attacker to crash the system due to a race problem.

The weakness was disclosed 04/13/2023. The advisory is shared for download at lore.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-1990 since 04/11/2023. 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 a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at lore.kernel.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (239841), EUVD (EUVD-2023-24170) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2023-0962). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Avamar

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: lore.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

04/11/2023 🔍
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11/12/2025 +944 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: lore.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-1990 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-1990
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-225752
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2023-0962 - Linux Kernel: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 04/13/2023 09:08
Updated: 11/12/2025 08:54
Changes: 04/13/2023 09:08 (40), 03/19/2025 18:43 (24), 06/20/2025 00:52 (2), 08/13/2025 16:57 (1), 11/12/2025 08:54 (7)
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