CVE-2023-33951
MediumA 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.
CVSS 3.1 score
5.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness type
CWE-413CVE-2023-33951 is classified as CWE-413
See CWE-413 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2023-33951 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Zerodayinitiativehttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-CAN-20110/Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2218195
Frequently asked questions
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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.
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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
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-33951?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2023-33951. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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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.