Buffer Handling Vulnerability in Linux Kernel's CAN BCM Component
CVE-2023-53344

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 September 2025

What is CVE-2023-53344?

In the Linux kernel, a vulnerability has been identified within the CAN BCM component concerning improper handling of memory during buffer operations. This issue arises when the 'memcpy_from_msg' function encounters an error during copying, leading to a comparison of uninitialized memory. This can potentially cause unpredictable behavior in the kernel, posing a risk to system stability and security. The vulnerability has been addressed through a patch that implements error handling after the memory copy operation to mitigate the risk of uninitialized memory being utilized.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux 6f3b911d5f29b98752e5da86a295210c0c4f4e14 < 3fa0f1e0e31b1b73cdf59d4c36c7242e6ef821be

Linux 6f3b911d5f29b98752e5da86a295210c0c4f4e14 < 618b15d09fed6126356101543451d49860db4388

Linux 6f3b911d5f29b98752e5da86a295210c0c4f4e14 < 78bc7f0ab99458221224d3ab97199c0f8e6861f1

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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