CVE-2023-52706
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2023-52706 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: sim: fix a memory leak Fix an inverted logic bug in gpio_sim_remove_hogs() that leads to GPIO hog structures never being freed.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: gpio: sim: fix a memory leak Fix an inverted logic bug in gpio_sim_remove_hogs() that leads to GPIO hog structures never being freed.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.17, < 6.1.13 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 6.2 | Rc1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-52706?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
gpio: sim: fix a memory leak
Fix an inverted logic bug in gpio_sim_remove_hogs() that leads to GPIO
hog structures never being freed.
How severe is CVE-2023-52706?
CVE-2023-52706 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52706?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-52706?
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