# CVE-2023-4611: linux: A use-after-free flaw was found in mm/mempolicy.c in the memory management subsystem in the Linux Kernel

CVE-2023-4611 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-4611, released August 29, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-4611
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.3 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0027
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 29, 2023

## Description

A use-after-free flaw was found in mm/mempolicy.c in the memory management subsystem in the Linux Kernel. This issue is caused by a race between mbind() and VMA-locked page fault, and may allow a local attacker to crash the system or lead to a kernel information leak.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 6.4.11-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-4611](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-4611.md) | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.4.11-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-4611](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-4611.md) | Aug 29, 2023 |

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