VDB-235795 · CVE-2023-4010 · EUVD-2023-53903

Linux Kernel USB Descriptor usb_giveback_urb infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is the function usb_giveback_urb of the component USB Descriptor Handler. This manipulation causes infinite loop. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-4010. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (version unknown) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function usb_giveback_urb of the component USB Descriptor Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was published 07/31/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-4010 since 07/31/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/30/2025).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-53903). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

License

open-source

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.0

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 4.6
CNA Vector (Red Hat, Inc.): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Yes
Local: Partially
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/31/2023 🔍
07/31/2023 +0 days 🔍
07/31/2023 +0 days 🔍
08/30/2025 +761 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2023-4010 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-4010
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-235795
EUVD: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 07/31/2023 17:17
Updated: 08/30/2025 10:39
Changes: 07/31/2023 17:17 (39), 08/23/2023 18:15 (1), 08/23/2023 18:22 (12), 08/30/2025 10:39 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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