CVE-2023-50431: Medium severity linux kernel vulnerability

Published Dec 9, 2023
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Updated

Last updated 29 November 2024

Other sources

secattestinfo in drivers/accel/habanalabs/common/habanalabsioctl.c in the Linux kernel through 6.6.5 allows an information leak to user space because info->pad0 is not initialized.

NVD

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<=6.6.5
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-1
Linux Linux kernel>=6.3<6.8

Event History

Dec 9, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Mar 27, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:55 PM
Description
Nov 30, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:44 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 23, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:17 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50431?

CVE-2023-50431 has a medium severity rating due to the potential information leak that could expose sensitive information to user space.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-50431?

To fix CVE-2023-50431, upgrade to a version of the Linux Kernel newer than 6.6.5, specifically versions such as 5.10.227 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-50431?

CVE-2023-50431 affects the Linux Kernel version 6.6.5 and earlier versions, including specific Debian packages.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2023-50431?

CVE-2023-50431 involves an uninitialized variable in the sec_attest_info structure that can lead to an information leak.

5

Has CVE-2023-50431 been patched?

Yes, CVE-2023-50431 has been addressed in subsequent kernel releases after the identified vulnerability.

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