CVE-2023-52829: linux kernel Memory Corruption — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath12k: fix possible out-of-bound write in ath12k_wmi_ext_hal_reg_caps() reg_cap.phy_id is extracted from WMI event and could be an unexpected value in case some errors happen. As a result out-of-bound write may occur to soc->hal_reg_cap. Fix it by validating reg_cap.phy_id before using it. This is found during code review. Compile tested only.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.2

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

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/4dd0547e8b45faf6f95373be5436b66cde326c0e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b302dce3d9edea5b93d1902a541684a967f3c63c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dfe13eaab043130f90dd3d57c7d88577c04adc97 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4dd0547e8b45faf6f95373be5436b66cde326c0e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b302dce3d9edea5b93d1902a541684a967f3c63c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dfe13eaab043130f90dd3d57c7d88577c04adc97

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52829? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath12k: fix possible out-of-bound write in ath12k_wmi_ext_hal_reg_caps() reg_cap.phy_id is extracted from WMI event and could be an unexpected value in case some errors happen. As a result out-of-bound write may occur to soc->hal_reg_cap. Fix it by validating reg_cap.phy_id before using it. This is found during code review. Compile tested only. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-52829? +

CVE-2023-52829 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.2 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-2023-52829? +

CVE-2023-52829 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-2023-52829? +

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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