CVE-2024-53203: usb: typec: fix potential array underflow in ucsi_ccg_sync_control()
First published: Fri Dec 27 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: fix potential array underflow in ucsi_ccg_sync_control() The "command" variable can be controlled by the user via debugfs. The worry is that if con_index is zero then "&uc->ucsi->connector[con_index - 1]" would be an array underflow.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | >=5.6<6.11.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.12<6.12.2 | |
| 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/ef92cd55289a282910575c5b9d87f646f2d39b38
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/56971710cd541f2f05160a84b3183477d34a1be9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e56aac6e5a25630645607b6856d4b2a17b2311a5
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-53203
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53203
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-53203
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-53203
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-53203
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/e56aac6e5a25630645607b6856d4b2a17b2311a5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53203?
CVE-2024-53203 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53203?
To fix CVE-2024-53203, update your Linux kernel to a patched version beyond 6.12.2 or 6.11.11.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-53203?
CVE-2024-53203 affects Linux kernel versions between 5.6 and 6.11.11, and also 6.12 to 6.12.2.
Can CVE-2024-53203 be exploited by an unprivileged user?
Yes, CVE-2024-53203 can potentially be exploited by unprivileged users through the debugfs interface.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-53203?
CVE-2024-53203 is an array underflow vulnerability in the USB Type-C controller subsystems of the Linux kernel.
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