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CVE-2023-3159

kernel: use after free issue in driver/firewire in outbound_phy_packet_callback

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

6.7

CVSS 3.1

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Published · April 9, 2022

Updated · November 21, 2025

Description

A use-after-free flaw was found in driver/firewire in outbound_phy_packet_callback in the Linux Kernel. This flaw allows a local attacker with special privileges to cause a use-after-free issue when the queue_event() fails.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 6.7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-416 · Use After Free