CVE-2023-52688 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ath12k Wi-Fi driver, specifically affecting the rfkill configuration error handler. The flaw, categorized as a use-after-free (CWE-415), occurs because the error handler fails to free allocated resources, leading to potential resource exhaustion or system instability. With a CVSS score of 7.8, it can be exploited locally with low complexity, potentially leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 6.7, < 6.7.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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