What the vulnerability does

01Description

A use-after-free flaw was found in the Linux kernel MCTP (Management Component Transport Protocol) functionality. This issue occurs when a user simultaneously calls DROPTAG ioctl and socket close happens, which could allow a local user to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

January 12, 2023 CVE published
April 8, 2025 Record updated