CVE-2023-52664: linux kernel Double Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: atlantic: eliminate double free in error handling logic Driver has a logic leak in ring data allocation/free, where aq_ring_free could be called multiple times on same ring, if system is under stress and got memory allocation error. Ring pointer was used as an indicator of failure, but this is not correct since only ring data is allocated/deallocated. Ring itself is an array member. Changing ring allocation functions to return error code directly. This simplifies error handling and eliminates aq_ring_free on higher layer.

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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-415 CWE-415

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 6.1.77
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.16
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.7.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0edb3ae8bfa31cd544b0c195bdec00e036002b5d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3cb7a830a24527877b0bc900b9bd74a96aea928 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c11a870a73a3bc4cc7df6dd877a45b181795fcbf https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d1fde4a7e1dcc4d49cce285107a7a43c3030878d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0edb3ae8bfa31cd544b0c195bdec00e036002b5d https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3cb7a830a24527877b0bc900b9bd74a96aea928 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c11a870a73a3bc4cc7df6dd877a45b181795fcbf https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d1fde4a7e1dcc4d49cce285107a7a43c3030878d

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52664? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: atlantic: eliminate double free in error handling logic Driver has a logic leak in ring data allocation/free, where aq_ring_free could be called multiple times on same ring, if system is under stress and got memory allocation error. Ring pointer was used as an indicator of failure, but this is not correct since only ring data is allocated/deallocated. Ring itself is an array member. Changing ring allocation functions to return error code directly. This simplifies error handling and eliminates aq_ring_free on higher layer. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-52664? +

CVE-2023-52664 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-2023-52664? +

CVE-2023-52664 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-52664? +

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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