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CVE-2023-6531 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's AF_UNIX garbage collector, specifically within the Unix-domain socket subsystem. The flaw arises from a race condition where socket buffers (skbs) can be freed while another execution path still holds a reference, leading to potential system crashes or memory corruption. This vulnerability was publicly disclosed on January 21, 2024, and affects Linux systems using Unix domain sockets for inter-process communication. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover the technical details of the race condition, the affected kernel components, and the potential security implications for enterprise and server environments running Linux.
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    Linux Kernel CVE-2023-6531: AF_UNIX Garbage Collector Use-After-Free

    A subtle race in the Linux kernel’s Unix-domain socket garbage collector can let the kernel free socket buffers (skbs) while another path still holds a pointer to them, producing a classic use‑after‑free (UAF) that can crash or destabilize systems and — in theory — open the door to more serious...