CVE-2023-53397
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.14%
Last modified
CVE-2023-53397 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: modpost: fix off by one in is_executable_section() The > comparison should be >= to prevent an out of bounds array access.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: modpost: fix off by one in is_executable_section() The > comparison should be >= to prevent an out of bounds array access.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.1, < 4.14.322 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.15, < 5.4.251 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.188 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.15.121 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 6.1.39 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.2, < 6.3.13 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.4, < 6.4.4 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-53397?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
modpost: fix off by one in is_executable_section()
The > comparison should be >= to prevent an out of bounds array
access.
How severe is CVE-2023-53397?
CVE-2023-53397 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53397?
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-2023-53397?
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