CVE-2023-0030 Details
Description
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.
A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's nouveau driver, specifically in versions prior to 5.0-rc1. This vulnerability arises when a user triggers a memory overflow that causes the 'nvkm_vma_tail' function to fail. As a result, a local user could potentially crash the system or escalate privileges.
Users can upgrade to Linux kernel version 5.0-rc1 or later to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Mar 5, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2157270 | CISA-ADP | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2157270 | CVE | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/729eba3355674f2d9524629b73683ba1d1cd3f10 | CVE | Broken LinkPatch |
| https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230413-0010/ | CVE | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2157270 | [email protected] | Issue TrackingPatch |
| https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/729eba3355674f2d9524629b73683ba1d1cd3f10 | [email protected] | Broken LinkPatch |
| https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230413-0010/ | [email protected] |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | CISA-ADP |
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
| CWE-416 | Use After Free | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | < 5.0 |
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Mar 5, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 13, 2023 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |