CVE-2023-52618: block/rnbd-srv: Check for unlikely string overflow

Published Mar 18, 2024
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Updated

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

block/rnbd-srv: Check for unlikely string overflow

Since "devsearchpath" can technically be as large as PATHMAX, there was a risk of truncation when copying it and a second string into "fullpath" since it was also PATHMAX sized. The W=1 builds were reporting this warning:

drivers/block/rnbd/rnbd-srv.c: In function 'processmsgopen.isra': drivers/block/rnbd/rnbd-srv.c:616:51: warning: '%s' directive output may be truncated writing up to 254 bytes into a region of size between 0 and 4095 [-Wformat-truncation=] 616 | snprintf(fullpath, PATHMAX, "%s/%s", | ^~ In function 'rnbdsrvgetfullpath', inlined from 'processmsgopen.isra' at drivers/block/rnbd/rnbd-srv.c:721:14: drivers/block/rnbd/rnbd-srv.c:616:17: note: 'snprintf' output between 2 and 4351 bytes into a destination of size 4096 616 | snprintf(fullpath, PATHMAX, "%s/%s", | ^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 617 | devsearchpath, devname); | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

To fix this, unconditionally check for truncation (as was already done for the case where "%SESSNAME%" was present).

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=5.8<5.10.210
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.149
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.77
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.4
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Mar 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:19 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:19 AM
Description
May 7, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:28 PM
Description
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:36 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52618?

The severity of CVE-2023-52618 is classified as medium due to the potential risk of string overflow leading to resource leaks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52618?

To fix CVE-2023-52618, update the Linux package to one of the patched versions: 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2023-52618?

CVE-2023-52618 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel prior to the patched releases mentioned.

4

Is CVE-2023-52618 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2023-52618 is considered a local vulnerability, requiring local access to exploit.

5

What components of the Linux kernel are impacted by CVE-2023-52618?

CVE-2023-52618 impacts the block/rnbd-srv component within the Linux kernel.

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