SB20250327152 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel broadcom bnxt driver



SB20250327152 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel broadcom bnxt driver

Published: March 27, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20250327152
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-53010)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the bnxt_ethtool_init() function in drivers/net/ethernet/broadcom/bnxt/bnxt_ethtool.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.