CVE-2023-52776: linux kernel Use-After-Free — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath12k: fix dfs-radar and temperature event locking The ath12k active pdevs are protected by RCU but the DFS-radar and temperature event handling code calling ath12k_mac_get_ar_by_pdev_id() was not marked as a read-side critical section. Mark the code in question as RCU read-side critical sections to avoid any potential use-after-free issues. Note that the temperature event handler looks like a place holder currently but would still trigger an RCU lockdep splat. Compile tested only.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.3 — 6.5.13
linux	linux_kernel	6.6 — 6.6.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/69bd216e049349886405b1c87a55dce3d35d1ba7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/774de37c147fea81f2c2e4be5082304f4f71d535 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7a5f7f76568e48869916d769e28b9f3ca70c78e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/69bd216e049349886405b1c87a55dce3d35d1ba7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/774de37c147fea81f2c2e4be5082304f4f71d535 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7a5f7f76568e48869916d769e28b9f3ca70c78e

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52776? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath12k: fix dfs-radar and temperature event locking The ath12k active pdevs are protected by RCU but the DFS-radar and temperature event handling code calling ath12k_mac_get_ar_by_pdev_id() was not marked as a read-side critical section. Mark the code in question as RCU read-side critical sections to avoid any potential use-after-free issues. Note that the temperature event handler looks like a place holder currently but would still trigger an RCU lockdep splat. Compile tested only. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-52776? +

CVE-2023-52776 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.9 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-2023-52776? +

CVE-2023-52776 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-2023-52776? +

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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