CVE-2023-52878

can: dev: can_put_echo_skb(): don't crash kernel if can_priv::echo_skb is accessed out of bounds

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: can: dev: can_put_echo_skb(): don't crash kernel if can_priv::echo_skb is accessed out of bounds If the "struct can_priv::echoo_skb" is accessed out of bounds, this would cause a kernel crash. Instead, issue a meaningful warning message and return with an error.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/826120c9ba68f2d0dbae58e99013929c883d1444 patch mailing list
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d30931f1fa0fb893fb7d5dc32b6b7edfb775be4 patch mailing list
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/53c468008a7c9ca3f5fc985951f35ec2acae85bc patch mailing list
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8ab67da060157362b2e0926692c659808784708f patch mailing list
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6411959c10fe917288cbb1038886999148560057 patch mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52878?
CVE-2023-52878 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-52878?
To fix CVE-2023-52878, 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-2023-52878 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-52878 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-2023-52878?
CVE-2023-52878 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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