A race condition was found in the GSM 0710 tty multiplexor in the Linux kernel. This issue occurs when two threads execute the GSMIOC_SETCONF ioctl on the same tty file descriptor with the gsm line discipline enabled, and can lead to a use-after-free problem on a struct gsm_dlci while restarting the gsm mux. This could allow a local unprivileged user to escalate their privileges on the system.
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EUVD |
EUVD-2023-58776 | A race condition was found in the GSM 0710 tty multiplexor in the Linux kernel. This issue occurs when two threads execute the GSMIOC_SETCONF ioctl on the same tty file descriptor with the gsm line discipline enabled, and can lead to a use-after-free problem on a struct gsm_dlci while restarting the gsm mux. This could allow a local unprivileged user to escalate their privileges on the system. |
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Solution
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Workaround
This flaw can be mitigated by preventing the affected `n_gsm` kernel module from being loaded. For instructions on how to blacklist a kernel module, please see https://access.redhat.com/solutions/41278.
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History
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0000
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| Weaknesses | CWE-366 |
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:45:00 +0000
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2026-02-18T17:14:39.905Z
Reserved: 2023-12-06T07:11:48.937Z
Link: CVE-2023-6546
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Status : Modified
Published: 2023-12-21T20:15:08.260
Modified: 2026-02-18T18:24:18.090
Link: CVE-2023-6546
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