7.1
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-52565: media: uvcvideo: Fix OOB read

First published: Sat Mar 02 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: uvcvideo: Fix OOB read If the index provided by the user is bigger than the mask size, we might do an out of bound read.

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel<6.1.56
6.1.56
redhat/kernel<6.5.6
6.5.6
redhat/kernel<6.6
6.6
Linux Kernel>=6.1.16<6.1.56
Linux Kernel>=6.3<6.5.6
Linux Kernel=6.6-rc1
Linux Kernel=6.6-rc2
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=ISVG 10.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-52565?

    The severity of CVE-2023-52565 is classified as moderate due to the potential for an out-of-bounds read in the Linux kernel uvcvideo driver.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-52565?

    To fix CVE-2023-52565, update the Linux kernel to version 6.1.56, 6.5.6, or 6.6 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2023-52565?

    CVE-2023-52565 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel as well as IBM Security Verify Governance identity management products up to version 10.0.2.

  • Is CVE-2023-52565 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2023-52565 may not be directly exploitable remotely as it involves a local user interaction with the vulnerable kernel module.

  • What should I do if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2023-52565?

    If your system is vulnerable to CVE-2023-52565, immediately apply the necessary kernel updates to mitigate the risk.

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