CVE-2023-1073 (Medium) detected in linuxlinux-4.6

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CVE-2023-1073 - Medium 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: 55d3d4cefc3daba58b100af3336832311407cf6f

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (2)

/drivers/hid/hid-core.c /drivers/hid/hid-core.c

Vulnerability Details

A memory corruption flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s human interface device (HID) subsystem in how a user inserts a malicious USB device. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

Publish Date: 2023-03-27

URL: CVE-2023-1073

CVSS 3 Score Details (6.6)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Physical - 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-2023-1073

Release Date: 2023-02-28

Fix Resolution: v4.14.305,v4.19.272,v5.4.231,v5.10.166,v5.15.91,v6.1.9,v6.2-rc5

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