SB2025050413 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel firmware xilinx driver
Published: May 4, 2025 Updated: May 10, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025050413
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-2023-53099)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the do_feature_check_call() function in drivers/firmware/xilinx/zynqmp.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/162049c31eb64308afa22e341a257a723526eb5c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/38ed310c22e7a0fc978b1f8292136a4a4a8b3051
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/86afb633beaa02ee95b5126a14c9f22cfade4fd9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9bbab2843f2d1337a268499a1c02b435d2985a17
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b37d3ccbd549494890672136a0e623eb010d46a7
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.10.176