Linux Kernel up to 6.2.6 nfc fdp_nci_i2c_read_device_properties out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.2.6. Impacted is the function fdp_nci_i2c_read_device_properties of the component nfc. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2023-53139. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.2.6 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function fdp_nci_i2c_read_device_properties of the component nfc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nfc: fdp: add null check of devm_kmalloc_array in fdp_nci_i2c_read_device_properties devm_kmalloc_array may fails, *fw_vsc_cfg might be null and cause out-of-bounds write in device_property_read_u8_array later.

The advisory is shared at git.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-53139 since 05/02/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/31/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 240793 (SUSE SLES12 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:01983-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 4.14.310, 4.19.278, 5.4.237, 5.10.175, 5.15.103, 6.1.20 or 6.2.7 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch ad11b872bc9b5d27e56183c6b01f9218c85395d2/98f49e693e02c1dafd5786be3468657840dd6f06/0a3664a1058d4b2b1ea2112cc275ca47fba7fc08/80be62358fa5507cefbaa067c7e6648401f2c3da/4357bbb921fe9e81d0fd9f70d669d1f177d8380e/ce93f1afc05941a572f5a69e2ed4012af905a693/27824b2f98818215adc9661e563252c48dab1a13/11f180a5d62a51b484e9648f9b310e1bd50b1a57 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 (240793) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0932). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell Avamar
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway
  • IBM QRadar SIEM

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 8.0
VulDB Temp Score: 7.6
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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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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 240793
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES12 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:01983-1)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Kernel 4.14.310/4.19.278/5.4.237/5.10.175/5.15.103/6.1.20/6.2.7
Patch: ad11b872bc9b5d27e56183c6b01f9218c85395d2/98f49e693e02c1dafd5786be3468657840dd6f06/0a3664a1058d4b2b1ea2112cc275ca47fba7fc08/80be62358fa5507cefbaa067c7e6648401f2c3da/4357bbb921fe9e81d0fd9f70d669d1f177d8380e/ce93f1afc05941a572f5a69e2ed4012af905a693/27824b2f98818215adc9661e563252c48dab1a13/11f180a5d62a51b484e9648f9b310e1bd50b1a57

Timelineinfo

05/02/2025 🔍
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01/31/2026 +274 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-53139 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-53139
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-307301
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0932 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/02/2025 20:05
Updated: 01/31/2026 17:46
Changes: 05/02/2025 20:05 (59), 06/28/2025 09:47 (2), 08/02/2025 04:59 (7), 11/10/2025 21:02 (12), 01/31/2026 17:46 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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