Improper error handling in Linux kernel dts qcom



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-52561
CWE-ID CWE-388
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Linux Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper error handling

EUVDB-ID: #VU90957

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52561

CWE-ID: CWE-388 - Error Handling

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the arch/arm64/boot/dts/qcom/sdm845-db845c.dts. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc1ab6577475b0460ba4261cd9caec37bd62ca0b
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/82dacd0ca0d9640723824026d6fdf773c02de1d2
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/110e70fccce4f22b53986ae797d665ffb1950aa6


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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