CVE-2023-52887: net: can: j1939: enhanced error handling for tightly received RTS messages in xtp_rx_rts_session_new

Published Jul 29, 2024
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Updated

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

net: can: j1939: enhanced error handling for tightly received RTS messages in xtprxrtssessionnew

This patch enhances error handling in scenarios with RTS (Request to Send) messages arriving closely. It replaces the less informative WARNONONCE backtraces with a new error handling method. This provides clearer error messages and allows for the early termination of problematic sessions. Previously, sessions were only released at the end of j1939xtprxrts().

Potentially this could be reproduced with something like: testj1939 -r vcan0:0x80 & while true; do # send first RTS cansend vcan0 18EC8090#1014000303002301; # send second RTS cansend vcan0 18EC8090#1014000303002301; # send abort cansend vcan0 18EC8090#ff00000000002301; done

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Linux Linux kernel>=5.4<5.4.279
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.221
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.162
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.97
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.37
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.9.8
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc5

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 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Jul 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:52 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52887?

CVE-2023-52887 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its impact on error handling of RTS messages.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52887?

To remediate CVE-2023-52887, update to the patched versions of the Linux kernel listed in the advisory.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-52887?

CVE-2023-52887 specifically affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, including 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, and others.

4

What does CVE-2023-52887 change in the Linux kernel?

CVE-2023-52887 enhances error handling for tightly received RTS messages in the networking code of the Linux kernel.

5

Can I check if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2023-52887?

Yes, you can determine your system's vulnerability to CVE-2023-52887 by checking the version of the Linux kernel currently installed.

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