Linux Kernel up to 6.4.2 USB Subsystem drivers/usb/core/sysfs.c read_descriptors out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.4.2. Affected is the function read_descriptors of the file drivers/usb/core/sysfs.c of the component USB Subsystem. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-37453. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.4.2 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function read_descriptors of the file drivers/usb/core/sysfs.c of the component USB Subsystem. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in the USB subsystem in the Linux kernel through 6.4.2. There is an out-of-bounds and crash in read_descriptors in drivers/usb/core/sysfs.c.

The weakness was shared 07/06/2023. The advisory is available at lore.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-37453 since 07/06/2023. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/25/2023).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Timelineinfo

07/06/2023 🔍
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07/25/2023 +19 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: lore.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-37453 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-37453
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-233254

Entryinfo

Created: 07/06/2023 21:28
Updated: 07/25/2023 09:45
Changes: 07/06/2023 21:28 (41), 07/25/2023 09:45 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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