CVE-2023-52524

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.18%

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CVE-2023-52524 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: nfc: llcp: Add lock when modifying device list The device list needs its associated lock held when modifying it, or the list could become corrupted, as syzbot discovered.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: nfc: llcp: Add lock when modifying device list The device list needs its associated lock held when modifying it, or the list could become corrupted, as syzbot discovered.

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
0.18%

8.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.4.251, < 5.4.258
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.10.188, < 5.10.198
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.15.121, < 5.15.135
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.1.39, < 6.1.57
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.5, < 6.5.7
LinuxLinux Kernel6.6Rc1

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52524?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: nfc: llcp: Add lock when modifying device list The device list needs its associated lock held when modifying it, or the list could become corrupted, as syzbot discovered.
How severe is CVE-2023-52524?
CVE-2023-52524 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52524?
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