Linux Kernel up to 6.7.1 ALSA scarlett2_meter_ctl_get meter_level_map[] locking

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.7.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function scarlett2_meter_ctl_get of the component ALSA. The manipulation of the argument meter_level_map[] leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2023-52689. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.7.1. This issue affects the function scarlett2_meter_ctl_get of the component ALSA. The manipulation of the argument meter_level_map[] with an unknown input leads to a unknown weakness. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-667. The product does not properly acquire or release a lock on a resource, leading to unexpected resource state changes and behaviors. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: scarlett2: Add missing mutex lock around get meter levels As scarlett2_meter_ctl_get() uses meter_level_map[], the data_mutex should be locked while accessing it.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-52689 since 03/07/2024. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 210815 (RHEL 9 : kernel (RHSA-2024:9315)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.7.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 74e3de7cdcc3/993f7b42fa06 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (210815) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-1188). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Google Container-Optimized OS
  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • IBM InfoSphere Guardium
  • Oracle Linux
  • Oracle VM
  • NetApp FAS
  • EMC Avamar
  • IBM SAN Volume Controller
  • Dell NetWorker
  • IBM FlashSystem
  • IBM Security Guardium
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Broadcom Brocade SANnav
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • IBM Business Automation Workflow
  • IBM Spectrum Protect Plus
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • Dell Avamar
  • Juniper Junos Space
  • IBM DB2
  • IBM Storage Scale System
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Locking
CWE: CWE-667
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 210815
Nessus Name: RHEL 9 : kernel (RHSA-2024:9315)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.7.2
Patch: 74e3de7cdcc3/993f7b42fa06

Timelineinfo

03/07/2024 🔍
05/17/2024 +70 days 🔍
05/17/2024 +0 days 🔍
09/25/2025 +496 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-52689 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-52689
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-265025
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-1188 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 05/17/2024 17:33
Updated: 09/25/2025 18:28
Changes: 05/17/2024 17:33 (57), 11/14/2024 02:02 (2), 07/21/2025 00:16 (7), 09/25/2025 18:28 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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