Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/chrome: cros_ec_chardev: fix kernel data leak from ioctl It is possible to peep kernel page's data by providing larger `insize` in struct cros_ec_command[1] when invoking EC host commands. Fix it by using zeroed memory. [1]: https://elixir.bootlin.com/linux/v6.2/source/include/linux/platform_data/cros_ec_proto.h#L74
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.4, < 5.4.240 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/13493ad6a220cb3f6f3552a16b4f2753a118b633Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a0d8644784f73fa39f57f72f374eefaba2bf48a0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b20cf3f89c56b5f6a38b7f76a8128bf9f291bbd3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eab28bfafcd1245a3510df9aa9eb940589956ea6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ebea2e16504f40d2c2bac42ad5c5a3de5ce034b4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f86ff88a1548ccf5a13960c0e7625ca787ea0993Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53059?
CVE-2023-53059 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/chrome: cros_ec_chardev: fix kernel data leak from ioctl It is possible to peep kernel page's data by providing larger `i...
How severe is CVE-2023-53059?
CVE-2023-53059 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-53059?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.