CVE-2023-52869
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%
Last modified
CVE-2023-52869 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pstore/platform: Add check for kstrdup Add check for the return value of kstrdup() and return the error if it fails in order to avoid NULL pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pstore/platform: Add check for kstrdup Add check for the return value of kstrdup() and return the error if it fails in order to avoid NULL pointer dereference.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.8, < 5.10.201 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.139 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 6.1.63 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.2, < 6.5.12 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.6, < 6.6.2 |
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Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-52869?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
pstore/platform: Add check for kstrdup
Add check for the return value of kstrdup() and return the error
if it fails in order to avoid NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2023-52869?
CVE-2023-52869 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52869?
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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