Linux Kernel net/sched/sch_qfq.c qfq_change_class TCA_QFQ_LMAX out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function qfq_change_class of the file net/sched/sch_qfq.c. This manipulation of the argument TCA_QFQ_LMAX causes out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-2248. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (unknown version) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function qfq_change_class of the file net/sched/sch_qfq.c. The manipulation of the argument TCA_QFQ_LMAX with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A heap out-of-bounds read/write vulnerability in the Linux Kernel traffic control (QoS) subsystem can be exploited to achieve local privilege escalation. The qfq_change_class function does not properly limit the lmax variable which can lead to out-of-bounds read/write. If the TCA_QFQ_LMAX value is not offered through nlattr, lmax is determined by the MTU value of the network device. The MTU of the loopback device can be set up to 2^31-1 and as a result, it is possible to have an lmax value that exceeds QFQ_MIN_LMAX. We recommend upgrading past commit 3037933448f60f9acb705997eae62013ecb81e0d.

The weakness was published 05/01/2023. The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-2248 since 04/24/2023. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Patch: git.kernel.org

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-2248 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-2248
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-227785

Entryinfo

Created: 05/01/2023 17:44
Changes: 05/01/2023 17:44 (52)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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