CVE-2023-37453
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.55%
Last modified
CVE-2023-37453 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the USB subsystem in the Linux kernel through 6.4.2. There is an out-of-bounds and crash in read_descriptors in drivers/usb/core/sysfs.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the USB subsystem in the Linux kernel through 6.4.2. There is an out-of-bounds and crash in read_descriptors in drivers/usb/core/sysfs.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 6.4.2 |
References
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?extid=18996170f8096c6174d0Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?extid=18996170f8096c6174d0Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-37453?
An issue was discovered in the USB subsystem in the Linux kernel through 6.4.2. There is an out-of-bounds and crash in read_descriptors in drivers/usb/core/sysfs.c.
How severe is CVE-2023-37453?
CVE-2023-37453 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37453?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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