Linux Kernel 6.2-rc5 V4L2/Vivid Test Code denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel 6.2-rc5. This affects an unknown part of the component V4L2/Vivid Test Code. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-0615. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 6.2-rc5 (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component V4L2/Vivid Test Code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

A memory leak flaw and potential divide by zero and Integer overflow was found in the Linux kernel V4L2 and vivid test code functionality. This issue occurs when a user triggers ioctls, such as VIDIOC_S_DV_TIMINGS ioctl. This could allow a local user to crash the system if vivid test code enabled.

The weakness was shared 02/07/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-0615 since 02/01/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 6.2-rc6 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.2-rc6

Timelineinfo

02/01/2023 🔍
02/07/2023 +6 days 🔍
02/07/2023 +0 days 🔍
03/25/2025 +777 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-0615 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-0615
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-220299

Entryinfo

Created: 02/07/2023 07:53
Updated: 03/25/2025 23:14
Changes: 02/07/2023 07:53 (41), 03/05/2023 16:55 (11), 03/25/2025 23:14 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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