Use-after-free vulnerability in moxart package

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

27/02/2022

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No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2022-1000596: moxart: fix potential use-after-free on remove path. Affects Kernel versions < af0e6c49438b1596e4be8a267d218a0c88a42323. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The moxart package is a component of the Linux Kernel, which is responsible for managing the Moxa ART SoCs. These SoCs are commonly used in industrial control systems and provide various functionalities such as networking, serial communication, and GPIO. The moxart package handles the communication between the hardware and the operating system, ensuring proper operation of the Moxa ART SoCs.

Vulnerability Detail

The identified vulnerability in the moxart package is a use-after-free issue that exists in the remove path. This vulnerability could potentially be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. The use-after-free vulnerability occurs when a program continues to use a pointer after the memory it points to has been freed, leading to unpredictable behavior and potential security risks. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not been proven yet.

How To Fix

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Workaround

There is no specific workaround mentioned for this vulnerability.

Conclusion

The use-after-free vulnerability in the moxart package can be fixed by updating the Linux Kernel to version v5.15.23 or later. It is important to stay up-to-date with security patches to ensure the integrity and security of the system. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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