SB2023030316 - Privilege escalation in Linux kernel USB subsystem
Published: March 3, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023030316
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1079)
The vulnerability allows an attacker to compromise the vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the asus_kbd_backlight_set() function when plugging in a malicious USB device. An attacker with physical access to the system can inject a malicious USB device, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.