Review reviewHigh

CVE-2023-52612

Linux Linux, linux kernel, debian linux

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: scomp - fix req->dst buffer overflow The req->dst buffer size should be checked before copying from the scomp_scratch->dst to avoid req->dst buffer overflow problem.

CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.27%
19.0% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2024.03.18
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.27%
Technical severityCVSS 7.8

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: scomp - fix req->dst buffer overflow The req->dst buffer size should be checked before copying from the scomp_scratch->dst to avoid req->dst buffer overflow problem.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Linux, linux kernel, debian linux
Affected versions
>= 1ab53a77b772bf7369464a0e4fa6fd6499acf8f1 < 1142d65c5b881590962ad763f94505b6dd67d2fe, >= 1ab53a77b772bf7369464a0e4fa6fd6499acf8f1 < e0e3f4a18784182cfe34e20c00eca11e78d53e76, >= 1ab53a77b772bf7369464a0e4fa6fd6499acf8f1 < 4518dc468cdd796757190515a9be7408adc8911e, >= 1ab53a77b772bf7369464a0e4fa6fd6499acf8f1 < a5f2f91b3fd7387e5102060809316a0f8f0bc625, >= 1ab53a77b772bf7369464a0e4fa6fd6499acf8f1 < 4df0c942d04a67df174195ad8082f6e30e7f71a5, >= 1ab53a77b772bf7369464a0e4fa6fd6499acf8f1 < 7d9e5bed036a7f9e2062a137e97e3c1e77fb8759, >= 1ab53a77b772bf7369464a0e4fa6fd6499acf8f1 < 71c6670f9f032ec67d8f4e3f8db4646bf5a62883, >= 1ab53a77b772bf7369464a0e4fa6fd6499acf8f1 < 744e1885922a9943458954cfea917b31064b4131, >= 4.10, >= 4.10 < 4.19.306, >= 4.20 < 5.4.268, >= 5.5 < 5.10.209, >= 5.11 < 5.15.148, >= 5.16 < 6.1.75, >= 6.2 < 6.6.14, >= 6.7 < 6.7.2, 10.0
Fixed versions
4.19.306, 5.4.268, 5.10.209, 5.15.148, 6.1.75, 6.6.14, 6.7.2

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Linux, linux kernel, debian linux and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-120