SB20240603157 - Use of uninitialized resource in Linux kernel net usb driver 



SB20240603157 - Use of uninitialized resource in Linux kernel net usb driver

Published: June 3, 2024 Updated: May 14, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240603157
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use of uninitialized resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52528)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to use of uninitialized resource within the __smsc75xx_read_reg() function in drivers/net/usb/smsc75xx.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.