Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: iscsi_tcp: Check that sock is valid before iscsi_set_param() The validity of sock should be checked before assignment to avoid incorrect values. Commit 57569c37f0ad ("scsi: iscsi: iscsi_tcp: Fix null-ptr-deref while calling getpeername()") introduced this change which may lead to inconsistent values of tcp_sw_conn->sendpage and conn->datadgst_en. Fix the issue by moving the position of the assignment.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.10.150, < 5.10.178 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/48b19b79cfa37b1e50da3b5a8af529f994c08901Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/499757ad3332e2527254f9ab68dec1da087b1d96Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5e5c5f472972c4bc9430adc08b36763a0fa5b9f7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e06a68fbbfcd8576eee8f7139fa2b13c9b72e91Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b287e21e73ec23f3788fbe40037c42dbe6e9a9a9Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-53464?
CVE-2023-53464 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: iscsi_tcp: Check that sock is valid before iscsi_set_param() The validity of sock should be checked before assignment to avo...
How severe is CVE-2023-53464?
CVE-2023-53464 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-2023-53464?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.