CVE-2023-52827
HighIn the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: ath12k: fix possible out-of-bound read in ath12k_htt_pull_ppdu_stats() len is extracted from HTT message and could be an unexpected value in case errors happen, so add validation before using to avoid possible out-of-bound read in the following message iteration and parsing. The same issue also applies to ppdu_info->ppdu_stats.common.num_users, so validate it before using too. These are found during code review. Compile test only.
CVSS 3.1 score
7.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-125CVE-2023-52827 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
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2023-52827 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bc44a505a229bb1dd4957e11aa594edeea3690e
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79527c21a3ce04cffc35ea54f74ee087e532be57
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c9e44111da221246efb2e623ae1be40a5cf6542c
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2023-52827?
CVE-2023-52827 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . CVE-2023-52827 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-52827?
CVE-2023-52827 has a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-52827?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2023-52827. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2023-52827 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2023-52827 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)?
The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. View CWE-125 on MITRE CWE →