CVE-2023-52612: crypto: scomp - fix req->dst buffer overflow

Published Mar 18, 2024
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Updated

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

crypto: scomp - fix req->dst buffer overflow

The req->dst buffer size should be checked before copying from the scompscratch->dst to avoid req->dst buffer overflow problem.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=4.10<4.19.306
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.268
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.209
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.148
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.75
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.14
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.2
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
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 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:07 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:07 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 9, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·02:37 PM
Description
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:36 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52612?

CVE-2023-52612 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for buffer overflow in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52612?

To fix CVE-2023-52612, ensure you update to the appropriate Linux kernel versions, such as 5.10.223-1, 6.1.123-1, or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-52612?

CVE-2023-52612 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, impacting systems running Debian packages of the kernel.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2023-52612?

CVE-2023-52612 is a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by insufficient checks on the req->dst buffer in the crypto subsystem.

5

When was CVE-2023-52612 disclosed?

CVE-2023-52612 was disclosed as part of a set of vulnerabilities affecting the Linux kernel recently.

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