linux: In binder_transaction_buffer_release of binder.c, there is a possible use after free due to improper input validation
CVE-2023-20938 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-20938, released February 28, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.
In binder_transaction_buffer_release of binder.c, there is a possible use after free due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-257685302References: Upstream kernel
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | |||
| linux · Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 5.17.6-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2023-20938 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| linux · Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 5.17.6-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2023-20938 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| linux · Debian 14 | 5.17.6-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2023-20938 | Feb 28, 2023 |
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