#VU73280 Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-1380
Published: March 14, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU73280
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1380
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Description
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 updates from vendor's website.