CVE-2023-1118

Name: CVE-2023-1118
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-02T18:15:09.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1118 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw use after free in the Linux kernel integrated infrared receiver/transceiver driver was found in the way user detaching rc device. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw use after free in the Linux kernel integrated infrared receiver/transceiver driver was found in the way user detaching rc device. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 2.6.36, < 4.14.308
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.15, < 4.19.276
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 4.20, < 5.4.235
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.5, < 5.10.173
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.11, < 5.15.99
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 5.16, < 6.1.16
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 6.2, < 6.2.3

References

https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/29b0589a865b6f66d141d79b2dd1373e4e50fe17Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230413-0003/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/29b0589a865b6f66d141d79b2dd1373e4e50fe17Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230413-0003/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1118?

How severe is CVE-2023-1118?

CVE-2023-1118 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1118?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-1118?

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Source: NVD / NIST