CVE-2023-54042

CVE-2023-54042 is a security vulnerability that is still awaiting full analysis and scoring. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: powerpc/64s: Fix VAS mm use after free The refcount on mm is dropped before the coprocessor is detached.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-54042?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: powerpc/64s: Fix VAS mm use after free The refcount on mm is dropped before the coprocessor is detached.
Is CVE-2023-54042 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-54042?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-54042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-54042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-205112.
When was CVE-2023-54042 published?
CVE-2023-54042 was published on 2025-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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