CVE-2023-4132

What it is

A use-after-free vulnerability was found in the siano smsusb module in the Linux kernel. The bug occurs during device initialization when the siano device is plugged in. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system, causing a denial of service condition.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2023-08-03 15:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-11-07 12:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: none linked yet, which raises it.

Details

Published

2023-08-03 15:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-11-07 12:17 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-416 · Use after free

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Linux Kernel ≤ 6.2.16
• Redhat Enterprise Linux 8.0
• Redhat Enterprise Linux For Real Time 8.0
• Redhat Enterprise Linux For Real Time For Nfv 8.0
• Fedoraproject Fedora
• Debian Linux 10.0
• Debian Linux 11.0
• Debian Linux 12.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

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