VDB-236058 · CVE-2023-4132 · EUVD-2023-54014

Linux Kernel up to 6.2 smsusb smsusb.c smsusb_stop_streaming use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.2 and classified as problematic. This impacts the function smsusb_stop_streaming of the file drivers/media/usb/siano/smsusb.c of the component smsusb. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-4132. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.2 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function smsusb_stop_streaming of the file drivers/media/usb/siano/smsusb.c of the component smsusb. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 08/03/2023. The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-4132 since 08/03/2023. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 239988 (TencentOS Server 3: kernel (TSSA-2023:0228)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.3-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch ebad8e731c1c06adf04621d6fd327b860c0861b5 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (239988) and EUVD (EUVD-2023-54014). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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CNA Base Score: 5.5
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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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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 239988
Nessus Name: TencentOS Server 3: kernel (TSSA-2023:0228)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Kernel 6.3-rc1
Patch: ebad8e731c1c06adf04621d6fd327b860c0861b5

Timelineinfo

08/03/2023 🔍
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07/24/2025 +720 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-4132 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-4132
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-236058
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 08/03/2023 17:17
Updated: 07/24/2025 01:02
Changes: 08/03/2023 17:17 (43), 08/26/2023 08:54 (1), 08/26/2023 08:57 (11), 09/13/2024 21:42 (24), 06/17/2025 17:06 (2), 07/24/2025 01:02 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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