CVE-2023-33952
MediumCVSS 6.7Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk36th percentile - higher than 36% of all known CVEs
Summary
A double-free vulnerability was found in handling vmw_buffer_object objects in the vmwgfx driver in the Linux kernel. This issue occurs due to the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing further free operations on the object, which may allow a local privileged user to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the kernel.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability poses a risk of privilege escalation by local users, which could lead to unauthorized access to system resources and potential attacks on system integrity.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version that includes fixes for this vulnerability and to monitor the system for unauthorized activities.
Original NVD description (English source)
A double-free vulnerability was found in handling vmw_buffer_object objects in the vmwgfx driver in the Linux kernel. This issue occurs due to the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing further free operations on the object, which may allow a local privileged user to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the kernel.