CVE-2023-52507: nfc: nci: assert requested protocol is valid

Published Mar 2, 2024
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Updated

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

nfc: nci: assert requested protocol is valid

The protocol is used in a bit mask to determine if the protocol is supported. Assert the provided protocol is less than the maximum defined so it doesn't potentially perform a shift-out-of-bounds and provide a clearer error for undefined protocols vs unsupported ones.

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=3.2<4.14.328
Linux Linux kernel>=4.15<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
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

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 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1

Event History

Mar 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:52 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52507?

CVE-2023-52507 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52507?

To fix CVE-2023-52507, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 5.10.223-1, 5.10.234-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.17-1.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2023-52507?

CVE-2023-52507 affects Linux kernel versions from 3.2 up to but not including 6.6-rc5.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-52507?

The impact of CVE-2023-52507 can lead to potential miscommunication regarding supported protocols in NFC operations.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-52507?

Yes, patches for CVE-2023-52507 are included in the updated versions of the Linux kernel mentioned in the remediation.

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