CVE-2023-52615

hwrng: core - Fix page fault dead lock on mmap-ed hwrng

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: hwrng: core - Fix page fault dead lock on mmap-ed hwrng There is a dead-lock in the hwrng device read path. This triggers when the user reads from /dev/hwrng into memory also mmap-ed from /dev/hwrng. The resulting page fault triggers a recursive read which then dead-locks. Fix this by using a stack buffer when calling copy_to_user.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52615?
CVE-2023-52615 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-52615?
To fix CVE-2023-52615, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-52615 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-52615 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-52615?
CVE-2023-52615 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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