CVE-2023-52878

Name: CVE-2023-52878
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-21T16:15:24.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-52878 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: can: dev: can_put_echo_skb(): don't crash kernel if can_priv::echo_skb is accessed out of bounds If the "struct can_priv::echoo_skb" is accessed out of bounds, this would cause a kernel crash. Instead, issue a meaningful warning message and return with an error.. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: can: dev: can_put_echo_skb(): don't crash kernel if can_priv::echo_skb is accessed out of bounds If the "struct can_priv::echoo_skb" is accessed out of bounds, this would cause a kernel crash. Instead, issue a meaningful warning message and return with an error.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.22%

12.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 2.6.33, < 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

References

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d30931f1fa0fb893fb7d5dc32b6b7edfb775be4Mailing List, Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/53c468008a7c9ca3f5fc985951f35ec2acae85bcMailing List, Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6411959c10fe917288cbb1038886999148560057Mailing List, Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/826120c9ba68f2d0dbae58e99013929c883d1444Mailing List, Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8ab67da060157362b2e0926692c659808784708fMailing List, Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d30931f1fa0fb893fb7d5dc32b6b7edfb775be4Mailing List, Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/53c468008a7c9ca3f5fc985951f35ec2acae85bcMailing List, Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6411959c10fe917288cbb1038886999148560057Mailing List, Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/826120c9ba68f2d0dbae58e99013929c883d1444Mailing List, Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8ab67da060157362b2e0926692c659808784708fMailing List, Patch

Timeline

Published: May 21, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52878?

How severe is CVE-2023-52878?

CVE-2023-52878 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-2023-52878?

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