CVE-2023-3312

Summary

CVE-2023-3312 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting the Linux Kernel's cpufreq subsystem, specifically in the file drivers/cpufreq/qcom-cpufreq-hw.c. This issue arises during device unbind, resulting in a double release problem. Consequentially, the system becomes vulnerable to denial of service attacks. This bug can potentially disrupt the normal functioning of the system, causing significant downtime and potential data loss. Users are encouraged to update their Linux Kernel as soon as a patch is available to mitigate this vulnerability.

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