CVE-2023-52642: media: rc: bpf attach/detach requires write permission

Published Apr 17, 2024
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Updated

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

media: rc: bpf attach/detach requires write permission

Note that bpf attach/detach also requires CAPNETADMIN.

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<5.10.210
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.149
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.79
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.18
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc4
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.190-16.12.107-16.12.115-27.2.12-17.2.15-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.115-2Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.15-1
  2. Compensating control

    Restrict media rc BPF attach/detach operations to callers with write permission and CAP_NET_ADMIN.

Event History

Apr 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:43 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52642?

CVE-2023-52642 has been classified with a severity level that indicates it could potentially allow unauthorized access under specific conditions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52642?

To resolve CVE-2023-52642, upgrade to one of the patched versions such as 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-52642?

CVE-2023-52642 affects the Linux kernel packages within specific version ranges.

4

What specific permissions are associated with CVE-2023-52642?

The vulnerability involves BPF attach/detach functionality that requires both write permission and CAP_NET_ADMIN capabilities.

5

Is CVE-2023-52642 specific to a certain operating system?

Yes, CVE-2023-52642 pertains specifically to vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel.

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