In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
f2fs: explicitly null-terminate the xattr list
When setting an xattr, explicitly null-terminate the xattr list. This
eliminates the fragile assumption that the unused xattr space is always
zeroed.
CVE-2023-52436 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-4.6
The Linux Kernel
Library home page: https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/?wsslib=linux
Found in HEAD commit: 00db4e8795bcbec692fb60b19160bdd763ad42e3
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerable Source Files (1)
Vulnerability Details
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: explicitly null-terminate the xattr list When setting an xattr, explicitly null-terminate the xattr list. This eliminates the fragile assumption that the unused xattr space is always zeroed.
Publish Date: 2024-02-20
URL: CVE-2023-52436
CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2023-52436
Release Date: 2024-02-20
Fix Resolution: v4.19.306,v5.4.268,v5.10.209,v5.15.148,v6.1.74,v6.6.13,v6.7.1
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