CVE-2023-37453

Medium

An issue was discovered in the USB subsystem in the Linux kernel through 6.4.2. There is an out-of-bounds and crash in read_descriptors in drivers/usb/core/sysfs.c.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2023-07-06
Last modified 2025-05-05
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

4.6

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-125

CVE-2023-37453 is a Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability

What is Out-of-bounds Read?

The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2023-37453?

    CVE-2023-37453 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . CVE-2023-37453 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-37453?

    CVE-2023-37453 has a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-37453?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2023-37453 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2023-37453 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2023-37453 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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