#VU93098 Information disclosure in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-52501

Vulnerability identifier: #VU93098

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52501

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cee5151c5410e868826b8afecfb356f3799ebea3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/344f2f3e61a90f0150c754796ec9a17fcaeec03d
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b08a4938229dbb530a35c41b83002a1457c6ff49
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/75fc9e99b3a71006720ad1e029db11a4b5c32d4a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95a404bd60af6c4d9d8db01ad14fe8957ece31ca

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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.