CVE-2023-3355
CVSS 3.1 Score 5.5 of 10 (medium)
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Summary
CVE-2023-3355 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel's drivers/gpu/drm/msm/msm_gem_submit.c file. The issue lies in the submit_lookup_cmds function, where a NULL pointer dereference occurs due to the lack of a check on the return value of kmalloc(). This flaw enables a local user to cause a system crash. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can potentially gain unintended control over the system's execution flow, potentially leading to more severe consequences. This vulnerability poses a significant security risk, as it can be exploited locally without requiring elevated privileges. System administrators are advised to apply the necessary patches promptly to mitigate the risk.
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