CVE-2023-5563: High severity zephyr project manager vulnerability

Published Oct 12, 2023
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Updated

The SJA1000 CAN controller driver backend automatically attempt to recover from a bus-off event when built with CONFIGCANAUTOBUSOFFRECOVERY=y. This results in calling ksleep() in IRQ context, causing a fatal exception.

Affected Software

1 affected component
zephyrproject zephyr<=3.4.0

Event History

Oct 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 13, 2023
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-5563?

CVE-2023-5563 is a vulnerability in the SJA1000 CAN controller driver backend that causes a fatal exception when attempting to recover from a bus-off event in IRQ context.

2

How does the SJA1000 CAN controller driver backend recover from a bus-off event?

The SJA1000 CAN controller driver backend attempts to recover from a bus-off event automatically when built with CONFIG_CAN_AUTO_BUS_OFF_RECOVERY=y.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5563?

CVE-2023-5563 has a severity rating of 7.1 (high).

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-5563?

CVE-2023-5563 affects Zephyrproject Zephyr versions up to and including 3.4.0.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-5563?

To fix CVE-2023-5563, update Zephyrproject Zephyr to a version later than 3.4.0.

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