Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 4.14.312 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/55d836f75778d2e2cafe37e023f9c106400bad4bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5da4469a7aa011de614c3e2ae383c35a353a382ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c993779ea1d0cccdb3a5d7d45446dd229e610a3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7df72bedbdd1d02bb216e1f6eca0a16900238c4ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/918944526a386f186dd818ea6b0bcbed75d8c16bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d143e327c97241599c958d1ba9fbaa88c37db721Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d2b3bd0d4cadfdb7f3454d2aef9d5d9e8b48aae4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fd176a18db96d574d8c4763708abcec4444a08b6Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53040?
CVE-2023-53040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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() fa...
How severe is CVE-2023-53040?
CVE-2023-53040 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-2023-53040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.