CVE-2023-5447

MEDIUM
Published May 14, 2024 Modified Apr 15, 2026 CWE-414 CWE-416

Description

Missing lock check in SynHsaService may create a use-after-free condition which causes abnormal termination of the service, resulting in denial of service for the Synaptics Hardware Support App.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-414 CWE-414
CWE-416 Use After Free

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5447? +
Missing lock check in SynHsaService may create a use-after-free condition which causes abnormal termination of the service, resulting in denial of service for the Synaptics Hardware Support App. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2023-5447? +
CVE-2023-5447 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-5447? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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