CVE-2023-52692: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: scarlett2: Add missing error check to scarlett2_usb_set_config() scarlett2_usb_set_config() calls scarlett2_usb_get() but was not checking the result. Return the error if it fails rather than continuing with an invalid value.

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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-252 CWE-252

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	5.14 — 5.15.148
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.75
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.14
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.7.2

References

Advisories & Patches

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52692? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: scarlett2: Add missing error check to scarlett2_usb_set_config() scarlett2_usb_set_config() calls scarlett2_usb_get() but was not checking the result. Return the error if it fails rather than continuing with an invalid value. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-52692? +

CVE-2023-52692 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-2023-52692? +

CVE-2023-52692 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-2023-52692? +

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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