CVE-2023-53282

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

Description The Linux kernel contains a use-after-free flaw within the lpfc wr object() routine during the sysfs firmware write process. The driver accesses data through a pointer (wr object) after the associated memory has been released back to the mailbox pool, leading to a potential kernel crash. The issue occurs when writing firmware via sysfs. The vulnerability is triggered during the lpfc write firmware.cold() and lpfc sli4 request firmware update() functions.

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