Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: usb: lan78xx: Limit packet length to skb->len Packet length retrieved from descriptor may be larger than the actual socket buffer length. In such case the cloned skb passed up the network stack will leak kernel memory contents. Additionally prevent integer underflow when size is less than ETH_FCS_LEN.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.3, < 6.1.22 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/44b9ed73369fc5ec85dd2ee487e986301792a82dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f247f5a2c18b3f21206cdd51193df4f38e1b9f5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/83de34967473ed31d276381373713cc2869a42e5Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53068?
CVE-2023-53068 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: usb: lan78xx: Limit packet length to skb->len Packet length retrieved from descriptor may be larger than the actual socket bu...
How severe is CVE-2023-53068?
CVE-2023-53068 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-2023-53068?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.