Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: powerpc/64s: Fix VAS mm use after free The refcount on mm is dropped before the coprocessor is detached.

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References

Other References

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/421cd1544480f2458042fe7f4913a2069c4d7251 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e82f92c349ea603736ade1e814861c0182a55ad https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b4bda59b47879cce38a6ec5a01cd3cac702b5331 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/db8657fdd53c5e3069149d7f957cb60e63027bb2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f7d92313002b2d543500cc417d8079aaed1fb0a8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-54042? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: powerpc/64s: Fix VAS mm use after free The refcount on mm is dropped before the coprocessor is detached.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-54042? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.