CVE-2023-53434: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: remoteproc: imx_dsp_rproc: Add custom memory copy implementation for i.MX DSP Cores The IRAM is part of the HiFi DSP. According to hardware specification only 32-bits write are allowed otherwise we get a Kernel panic. Therefore add a custom memory copy and memset functions to deal with the above restriction.

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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	5.16 — 6.1.30
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.3.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/331cd77f3d02c35f98b48d1aa934c54c4e7102c8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/408ec1ff0caa340c57eecf4cbd14ef0132036a50 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/44361033a8806aabd0f49b24e5a2fc07232cc5ff

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53434? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: remoteproc: imx_dsp_rproc: Add custom memory copy implementation for i.MX DSP Cores The IRAM is part of the HiFi DSP. According to hardware specification only 32-bits write are allowed otherwise we get a Kernel panic. Therefore add a custom memory copy and memset functions to deal with the above restriction. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53434? +

CVE-2023-53434 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-2023-53434? +

CVE-2023-53434 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-2023-53434? +

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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