VDB-222017 · CVE-2023-22996 · EUVD-2023-27096

Linux Kernel up to 5.17.1 qcom_aoss.c qmp_get of_find_device_by_node resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.17.1. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects the function qmp_get of the file drivers/soc/qcom/qcom_aoss.c. The manipulation of the argument of_find_device_by_node leads to resource consumption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-22996. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.17.1 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function qmp_get of the file drivers/soc/qcom/qcom_aoss.c. The manipulation of the argument of_find_device_by_node with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel before 5.17.2, drivers/soc/qcom/qcom_aoss.c does not release an of_find_device_by_node reference after use, e.g., with put_device.

The weakness was disclosed 03/01/2023 as 4b41a9d0fe3db5f91078a380f62f0572c3ecf2dd. The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-22996 since 01/11/2023. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 5.17.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at cdn.kernel.org. Applying the patch 4b41a9d0fe3db5f91078a380f62f0572c3ecf2dd is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-27096). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.17.2
Patch: 4b41a9d0fe3db5f91078a380f62f0572c3ecf2dd

Timelineinfo

01/11/2023 🔍
03/01/2023 +49 days 🔍
03/01/2023 +0 days 🔍
10/06/2025 +950 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: 4b41a9d0fe3db5f91078a380f62f0572c3ecf2dd
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-22996 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-22996
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-222017
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/01/2023 07:05
Updated: 10/06/2025 02:09
Changes: 03/01/2023 07:05 (47), 03/26/2023 14:03 (11), 10/06/2025 02:09 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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