Linux Kernel perf kernel/events/core.c perf_read_group out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel. Impacted is the function perf_read_group of the file kernel/events/core.c of the component perf. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-5717. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel (Operating System) (affected version unknown) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function perf_read_group of the file kernel/events/core.c of the component perf. The manipulation 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 weakness was released 10/25/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-5717 since 10/23/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

10/23/2023 🔍
10/25/2023 +2 days 🔍
10/25/2023 +0 days 🔍
08/27/2024 +307 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-5717 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-5717
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-243391

Entryinfo

Created: 10/25/2023 15:12
Updated: 08/27/2024 19:09
Changes: 10/25/2023 15:12 (41), 11/16/2023 14:51 (1), 11/16/2023 14:55 (12), 08/27/2024 19:09 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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