CVE-2024-53083: usb: typec: qcom-pmic: init value of hdr_len/txbuf_len earlier
First published: Tue Nov 19 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: qcom-pmic: init value of hdr_len/txbuf_len earlier If the read of USB_PDPHY_RX_ACKNOWLEDGE_REG failed, then hdr_len and txbuf_len are uninitialized. This commit stops to print uninitialized value and misleading/false data.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=6.5<6.6.61 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.11.8 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.12-rc6 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.15-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/35925e2b7b404cad3db857434d3312b892b55432
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/74d8cee747b37cd9f5ca631f678e66e7f40f2b5f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/029778a4fd2c90c2e76a902b797c2348a722f1b8
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-53083
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53083
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-53083
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-53083
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-53083
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/029778a4fd2c90c2e76a902b797c2348a722f1b8
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53083?
CVE-2024-53083 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel due to uninitialized values in certain USB operations.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53083?
To mitigate CVE-2024-53083, you should upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-53083?
CVE-2024-53083 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel between 6.5 and 6.6.61, as well as several release candidates of version 6.12.
Can CVE-2024-53083 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-53083 does not appear to have a direct remote exploit vector as it involves local USB operations.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-53083?
Currently, the recommended approach to protect against CVE-2024-53083 is to apply the available kernel update, as there are no established workarounds.
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