# CVE-2023-1670: linux: A flaw use after free in the Linux kernel Xircom 16-bit PCMCIA (PC-card) Ethernet driver was found.A local user could...

CVE-2023-1670 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-1670, released March 30, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-1670
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0028
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 30, 2023

## Description

A flaw use after free in the Linux kernel Xircom 16-bit PCMCIA (PC-card) Ethernet driver was found.A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 6.1.20-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-1670](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-1670.md) | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 6.1.20-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-1670](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-1670.md) | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.1.20-2 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-1670](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-1670.md) | Mar 30, 2023 |

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