CVE-2023-51043

Summary

CVE-2023-51043 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel version prior to 6.4.5. This issue involves a use-after-free condition in the drivers/gpu/drm/drm_atomic.c file. Specifically, during a race condition between a non-blocking atomic commit and a driver unload, memory that is no longer valid is referenced, resulting in unpredictable behavior or potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability could lead to serious consequences, including system crashes or unauthorized access. It is recommended that users update their Linux kernels to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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