CVE-2023-52669: crypto: s390/aes - Fix buffer overread in CTR mode

Published May 17, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

crypto: s390/aes - Fix buffer overread in CTR mode

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2023-52669 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024051728-CVE-2023-52669-5a58@gregkh/T

Other sources

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

crypto: s390/aes - Fix buffer overread in CTR mode

When processing the last block, the s390 ctr code will always read a whole block, even if there isn't a whole block of data left. Fix this by using the actual length left and copy it into a buffer first for processing.

NVD

Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a buffer overread in CTR mode. By sending a specially crafted request, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.

IBM

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=ISVG 10.0.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
redhat/kernel<5.10.210
5.10.210
redhat/kernel<5.15.149
5.15.149
redhat/kernel<6.1.76
6.1.76
redhat/kernel<6.6.15
6.6.15
redhat/kernel<6.7.3
6.7.3
redhat/kernel<6.8
6.8
Linux Linux kernel>=3.0<5.10.210
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.149
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.76
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.15
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.3
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

May 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:01 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 18, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:48 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:02 AM
Description
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:11 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52669?

CVE-2023-52669 has been classified with a moderate severity due to potential buffer overread vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52669?

To fix CVE-2023-52669, update to a patched version of the Linux kernel, such as versions 5.10.210, 5.15.149, 6.1.76, or later versions.

3

Which Linux distributions are affected by CVE-2023-52669?

CVE-2023-52669 affects various distributions that utilize vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel, including Red Hat and Debian.

4

Is the vulnerability CVE-2023-52669 remote executable?

CVE-2023-52669 does not have remote code execution capabilities, as it primarily affects local processes.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-52669?

CVE-2023-52669 is a buffer overread vulnerability that can lead to information leaks within the Linux kernel.

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