CVE-2023-3159
kernel: use after free issue in driver/firewire in outbound_phy_packet_callback
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
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 · 6.7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-416 · Use After Free