#VU75102 Improper validation of array index in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-2008

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#VU75102 Improper validation of array index in Linux kernel - CVE-2023-2008

Published: April 13, 2023 / Updated: June 26, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU75102
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2008
CWE-ID: CWE-129
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is 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 incorrect validation of array index within a fault handler in drivers/dma-buf/udmabuf.c. A local privileged user can execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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