Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv4: prevent potential spectre v1 gadget in ip_metrics_convert() if (!type) continue; if (type > RTAX_MAX) return -EINVAL; ... metrics[type - 1] = val; @type being used as an array index, we need to prevent cpu speculation or risk leaking kernel memory content.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.3, < 4.19.272 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1d1d63b612801b3f0a39b7d4467cad0abd60e5c8Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/34c6142f0df9cd75cba5a7aa9df0960d2854b415Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6850fe301d015a7d2012d1de8caf43dafb7cc2f6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/746db9ec1e672eee13965625ddac0d97e16fa20cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d50e7348b44f1e046121ff5be01b7fb6978a1149Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ef050cf5fb70d995a0d03244e25179b7c66a924aPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-52997?
CVE-2023-52997 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv4: prevent potential spectre v1 gadget in ip_metrics_convert() if (!type) continue; if (type > RTAX_MAX) return -EINVAL; ...
How severe is CVE-2023-52997?
CVE-2023-52997 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-52997?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.