CVE-2023-52676: bpf: Guard stack limits against 32bit overflow

Published May 17, 2024
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Updated

bpf: Guard stack limits against 32bit overflow

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1, <=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
6.12.25-16.12.27-1
redhat/kernel<6.6.14
6.6.14
redhat/kernel<6.7.2
6.7.2
redhat/kernel<6.8
6.8
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10.33<5.11
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11.17<6.6.14
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.2
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.14
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.7.2
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel (bpf verifier stack bounds) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2023-52676
  6. Compensating control

    If you use eBPF, ensure workloads that load eBPF programs are limited/controlled until the kernel fix for CVE-2023-52676 is applied, since the bug is in the bpf verifier’s stack bounds arithmetic.

Event History

May 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:24 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 18, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:33 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:02 AM
Description
May 10, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:12 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:01 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52676?

The severity of CVE-2023-52676 is considered high due to the potential for exploitation in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52676?

To fix CVE-2023-52676, upgrade your Linux kernel to versions 6.6.14, 6.7.2, 6.8, or later versions mentioned in the advisory.

3

What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2023-52676?

CVE-2023-52676 addresses a specific vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to guarding stack limits against 32-bit overflow.

4

Is my system affected by CVE-2023-52676?

Your system is affected by CVE-2023-52676 if you are running an impacted version of the Linux kernel as specified in the advisory.

5

When was CVE-2023-52676 disclosed?

CVE-2023-52676 was disclosed recently and is part of the ongoing security management process for the Linux kernel.

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