PT-2025-52999 · Linux · Linux Kernel
CVE-2023-54042
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Published
2025-12-24
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Updated
2026-08-28
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description
A flaw exists in the Linux kernel related to memory management on the powerpc/64s architecture. Specifically, the reference count on the
mm structure is decreased before the coprocessor is detached, potentially leading to a use-after-free condition.Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Exploit
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Linux Kernel