Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: modpost: fix off by one in is_executable_section() The > comparison should be >= to prevent an out of bounds array access.
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 | >= 4.1, < 4.14.322 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/02dc8e8bdbe4412cfcf17ee3873e63fa5a55b957Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3a3f1e573a105328a2cca45a7cfbebabbf5e3192Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5e0424cd8a44b5f480feb06753cdf4e1f248d148Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ee557590bac154d324de446d1cd0444988bd511Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8b2e77050b91199453bf19d0517b047b7339a9e3Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cade370efe2f9e2a79ea8587506ffe2b51ac6d2bPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cb0cdca5c979bc34c27602e2039562932c2591a4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd872d5576cc94528f427c7264c2c438928cc6d2Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53397?
CVE-2023-53397 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: modpost: fix off by one in is_executable_section() The > comparison should be >= to prevent an out of bounds array access.
How severe is CVE-2023-53397?
CVE-2023-53397 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-2023-53397?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.