CVE-2023-1118

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to a use after free flaw in the Linux kernel's integrated infrared receiver/transceiver driver, specifically in the way a user detaches an rc device. This could allow an attacker to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges. The flaw is associated with the ene remove() function in the ene ir.c file.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.