CVE-2023-1079 | Linux Kernel USB Device drivers/hid/hid-asus.c asus_kbd_backlight_set led use after free (Nessus ID 239841)
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel. Affected by this issue is the function asus_kbd_backlight_set of the file drivers/hid/hid-asus.c of the component USB Device Handler. The manipulation of the argument led leads to use after free.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-1079. It is possible to launch the attack on the physical device. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.