CVE-2023-52827: linux kernel Out-of-bounds Read — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath12k: fix possible out-of-bound read in ath12k_htt_pull_ppdu_stats() len is extracted from HTT message and could be an unexpected value in case errors happen, so add validation before using to avoid possible out-of-bound read in the following message iteration and parsing. The same issue also applies to ppdu_info->ppdu_stats.common.num_users, so validate it before using too. These are found during code review. Compile test only.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	< 6.5.13
linux	linux_kernel	6.6 — 6.6.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bc44a505a229bb1dd4957e11aa594edeea3690e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79527c21a3ce04cffc35ea54f74ee087e532be57 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c9e44111da221246efb2e623ae1be40a5cf6542c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bc44a505a229bb1dd4957e11aa594edeea3690e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79527c21a3ce04cffc35ea54f74ee087e532be57 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c9e44111da221246efb2e623ae1be40a5cf6542c

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52827? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath12k: fix possible out-of-bound read in ath12k_htt_pull_ppdu_stats() len is extracted from HTT message and could be an unexpected value in case errors happen, so add validation before using to avoid possible out-of-bound read in the following message iteration and parsing. The same issue also applies to ppdu_info->ppdu_stats.common.num_users, so validate it before using too. These are found during code review. Compile test only. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-52827? +

CVE-2023-52827 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-52827? +

CVE-2023-52827 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-2023-52827? +

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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