Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: explicitly null-terminate the xattr list When setting an xattr, explicitly null-terminate the xattr list. This eliminates the fragile assumption that the unused xattr space is always zeroed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.19.306 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/12cf91e23b126718a96b914f949f2cdfeadc7b2aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/16ae3132ff7746894894927c1892493693b89135Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2525d1ba225b5c167162fa344013c408e8b4de36Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/32a6cfc67675ee96fe107aeed5af9776fec63f11Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e47740091b05ac8d7836a33afd8646b6863ca52Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5de9e9dd1828db9b8b962f7ca42548bd596deb8aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e26b6d39270f5eab0087453d9b544189a38c8564Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f6c30bfe5a49bc38cae985083a11016800708feaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/12cf91e23b126718a96b914f949f2cdfeadc7b2aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/16ae3132ff7746894894927c1892493693b89135Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2525d1ba225b5c167162fa344013c408e8b4de36Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/32a6cfc67675ee96fe107aeed5af9776fec63f11Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3e47740091b05ac8d7836a33afd8646b6863ca52Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5de9e9dd1828db9b8b962f7ca42548bd596deb8aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e26b6d39270f5eab0087453d9b544189a38c8564Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-52436?
CVE-2023-52436 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: explicitly null-terminate the xattr list When setting an xattr, explicitly null-terminate the xattr list. This eliminates t...
How severe is CVE-2023-52436?
CVE-2023-52436 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-52436?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.