CVE-2023-52502: net: nfc: fix races in nfc_llcp_sock_get() and nfc_llcp_sock_get_sn()

Published Mar 2, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

net: nfc: fix races in nfcllcpsockget() and nfcllcpsockgetsn()

Sili Luo reported a race in nfcllcpsockget(), leading to UAF.

Getting a reference on the socket found in a lookup while holding a lock should happen before releasing the lock.

nfcllcpsockgetsn() has a similar problem.

Finally nfcllcprecvsnl() needs to make sure the socket found by nfcllcpsockfromsn() does not disappear.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=3.6<4.19.297
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.259
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.199
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.136
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.59
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.5.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.6-rc5
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1

Event History

Mar 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:52 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 24, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:23 AM
Description
Apr 26, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:49 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52502?

CVE-2023-52502 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential use-after-free (UAF) issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52502?

You can fix CVE-2023-52502 by updating your Linux kernel to one of the patched versions: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, or 6.12.12-1.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2023-52502?

CVE-2023-52502 specifically affects the Linux kernel networking stack related to NFC sockets.

4

Who reported CVE-2023-52502 and what issue did it address?

CVE-2023-52502 was reported by Sili Luo and addresses a race condition in the nfc_llcp_sock_get() leading to a use-after-free vulnerability.

5

Is CVE-2023-52502 present in all Linux kernel versions?

No, CVE-2023-52502 is not present in all versions; it has been resolved in specific patched versions of the Linux kernel.

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