#VU93619 Improper error handling in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-52692

Vulnerability identifier: #VU93619

Vulnerability 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-2023-52692

CWE-ID: CWE-388

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 perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper error handling within the scarlett2_usb_set_config() function in sound/usb/mixer_scarlett_gen2.c. 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

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External links
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/51d5697e1c0380d482c3eab002bfc8d0be177e99
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/be96acd3eaa790d10a5b33e65267f52d02f6ad88
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/996fde492ad9b9563ee483b363af40d7696a8467
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/145c5aa51486171025ab47f35cff34bff8d0cea3
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ca459dfa7d4ed9098fcf13e410963be6ae9b6bf3

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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.