SB20250327108 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel fscache
Published: March 27, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250327108
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52982)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the fscache_is_acquire_pending() and fscache_wake_pending_volume() functions in fs/fscache/volume.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.