High vulnerability
CVE-2023-39198: A race condition was found in the QXL driver in the Linux kernel. The qxl_mode_d
Tracked since May 6, 2026
CVSS Breakdown
CVSS Base Score
Attack Vector
N/A
Requires physical access to exploit.
CIA Impact
Confidentiality N/A
Integrity N/A
Availability N/A
Exploit Probability (EPSS)
NaN%
NaN% probability of exploitation in 30 days
This vulnerability has a relatively low exploitation probability, but should still be patched according to your standard timelines.
Low
Insurance Impact Assessment
🛡️
Significant Impact
High-severity vulnerabilities may affect cyber insurance pricing and coverage terms. Demonstrating patch management reduces underwriting friction.
CVE CVE-2023-39198 with CVSS 7.5. A race condition was found in the QXL driver in the Linux kernel. The qxl_mode_dumb_create() function dereferences the qobj returned by the qxl_gem_object_create_with_handle(), but the handle is the only one holding a reference to it. This flaw allows an attacker to guess the returned handle value a
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