CVE-2023-52436

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified

CVE-2023-52436 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: explicitly null-terminate the xattr list When setting an xattr, explicitly null-terminate the xattr list. This eliminates the fragile assumption that the unused xattr space is always zeroed.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: explicitly null-terminate the xattr list When setting an xattr, explicitly null-terminate the xattr list. This eliminates the fragile assumption that the unused xattr space is always zeroed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.30%

21.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel< 4.19.306
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.20.0, < 5.4.268
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.5.0, < 5.10.209
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.11.0, < 5.15.148
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.16.0, < 6.1.74
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.2.0, < 6.6.13
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.7.0, < 6.7.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52436?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: explicitly null-terminate the xattr list When setting an xattr, explicitly null-terminate the xattr list. This eliminates the fragile assumption that the unused xattr space is always zeroed.
How severe is CVE-2023-52436?
CVE-2023-52436 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52436?
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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Source: NVD / NIST