CVE-2023-52658: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Revert "net/mlx5: Block entering switchdev mode with ns inconsistency" This reverts commit 662404b24a4c4d839839ed25e3097571f5938b9b. The revert is required due to the suspicion it is not good for anything and cause crash.

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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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.1.22 — 6.2
linux	linux_kernel	6.2.9 — 6.3
linux	linux_kernel	6.3.1 — 6.6.22
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.7.10
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/136ccb2041a5d1a475f845d3bc138550be6f5daa https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bcdd66d33edb446903132456c948f0b764ef2f9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fba8eab2cfc7334e0f132d29dfd2552f2f2a579 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8deeefb24786ea7950b37bde4516b286c877db00 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bcdd66d33edb446903132456c948f0b764ef2f9 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fba8eab2cfc7334e0f132d29dfd2552f2f2a579 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8deeefb24786ea7950b37bde4516b286c877db00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52658? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Revert "net/mlx5: Block entering switchdev mode with ns inconsistency" This reverts commit 662404b24a4c4d839839ed25e3097571f5938b9b. The revert is required due to the suspicion it is not good for anything and cause crash. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-52658? +

CVE-2023-52658 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.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-52658? +

CVE-2023-52658 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-2023-52658? +

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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