CVE-2023-33951

Medium

A race condition vulnerability was found in the vmwgfx driver in the Linux kernel. The flaw exists within the handling of GEM objects. The issue results from improper locking when performing operations on an object. This flaw allows a local privileged user to disclose information in the context of the kernel.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2023-07-24
Last modified 2026-02-18
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

5.3

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness type

CWE-413

CVE-2023-33951 is classified as CWE-413

See CWE-413 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2023-33951?

    CVE-2023-33951 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 out of 10 . CVE-2023-33951 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-33951?

    CVE-2023-33951 has a CVSS score of 5.3 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-33951?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2023-33951 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2023-33951 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2023-33951 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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