CVE-2023-53040
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%
Last modified
CVE-2023-53040 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ca8210: fix mac_len negative array access This patch fixes a buffer overflow access of skb->data if ieee802154_hdr_peek_addrs() fails.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ca8210: fix mac_len negative array access This patch fixes a buffer overflow access of skb->data if ieee802154_hdr_peek_addrs() fails.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.14.312 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.15, < 4.19.280 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.20, < 5.4.240 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.177 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.105 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 6.1.22 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.2, < 6.2.9 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 6.3 | Rc1 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-53040?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ca8210: fix mac_len negative array access
This patch fixes a buffer overflow access of skb->data if
ieee802154_hdr_peek_addrs() fails.
How severe is CVE-2023-53040?
CVE-2023-53040 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53040?
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-2023-53040?
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