CVE-2023-25012
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.81%
Last modified
CVE-2023-25012 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The Linux kernel through 6.1.9 has a Use-After-Free in bigben_remove in drivers/hid/hid-bigbenff.c via a crafted USB device because the LED controllers remain registered for too long.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Linux kernel through 6.1.9 has a Use-After-Free in bigben_remove in drivers/hid/hid-bigbenff.c via a crafted USB device because the LED controllers remain registered for too long.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 6.1.9 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/02/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q1/53Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/02/02/1Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q1/53Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-25012?
The Linux kernel through 6.1.9 has a Use-After-Free in bigben_remove in drivers/hid/hid-bigbenff.c via a crafted USB device because the LED controllers remain registered for too long.
How severe is CVE-2023-25012?
CVE-2023-25012 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25012?
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-2023-25012?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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