CVE-2023-52642

HIGH
Published Apr 17, 2024 Modified Mar 27, 2025 CWE-862

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: rc: bpf attach/detach requires write permission Note that bpf attach/detach also requires CAP_NET_ADMIN.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor Product
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
debian debian_linux

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6a9d552483d50953320b9d3b57abdee8d436f23f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93136132d1b5792bf44151e3494ae3691cd738e8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93d8109bf182510629bbefc8cd45296d2393987f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f6087851ec6dce5b15f694aeaf3e8ec8243224e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/caf2da1d4562de4e35eedec0be2b7f1ee25d83be https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d98210108e7b2ff64b332b0a3541c8ad6a0617b0 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6a9d552483d50953320b9d3b57abdee8d436f23f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93136132d1b5792bf44151e3494ae3691cd738e8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93d8109bf182510629bbefc8cd45296d2393987f https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f6087851ec6dce5b15f694aeaf3e8ec8243224e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/caf2da1d4562de4e35eedec0be2b7f1ee25d83be https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d98210108e7b2ff64b332b0a3541c8ad6a0617b0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52642? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: rc: bpf attach/detach requires write permission Note that bpf attach/detach also requires CAP_NET_ADMIN. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2023-52642? +
CVE-2023-52642 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-52642? +
CVE-2023-52642 affects products from debian, linux, specifically: debian_linux, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-52642? +
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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