#VU87901 Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-52628

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#VU87901 Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-52628

Published: March 28, 2024 / Updated: May 14, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU87901
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52628
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the nft_exthdr_sctp_eval(), nft_exthdr_tcp_eval(), and nft_exthdr_ipv6_eval() functions. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the system, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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