SB2023031416 - Information disclosure in Linux kernel Broadcom Full MAC Wi-Fi driver



SB2023031416 - Information disclosure in Linux kernel Broadcom Full MAC Wi-Fi driver

Published: March 14, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023031416
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1380)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the Broadcom Full MAC Wi-Fi driver (brcmfmac.ko). A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of kernel memory on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.