Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Linux Kernel's QRTR Network Protocol
CVE-2023-53445

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-53445?

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel affecting the QRTR network protocol, specifically in the qrtr_recvmsg() function. This vulnerability arises due to inadequate reference count management during concurrent operations, which may lead to potential exploit scenarios. The issue occurs when qrtr_recvmsg() and qrtr_endpoint_unregister() are executed in a race condition, where one thread might try to access a memory location that has already been freed by another. The resolution involves implementing proper locking mechanisms to protect node reference integrity and improve system stability.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux 0a7e0d0ef05440db03c3199e84d228db943b237f < 98a9cd82c541ef6cbdb829cd6c05cbbb471e373c

Linux 0a7e0d0ef05440db03c3199e84d228db943b237f

Linux 0a7e0d0ef05440db03c3199e84d228db943b237f

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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