CVE-2023-52756: pwm: Fix double shift bug

Published May 21, 2024
·
Updated

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

pwm: Fix double shift bug

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2023-52756 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024052146-CVE-2023-52756-f694@gregkh/T

Other sources

Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a double shift flaw. By sending a specially crafted request, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.

IBM

Rejected reason: This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.

NVD

Affected Software

13 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
redhat/kernel<4.14.331
4.14.331
redhat/kernel<4.19.300
4.19.300
redhat/kernel<5.4.262
5.4.262
redhat/kernel<5.10.202
5.10.202
redhat/kernel<5.15.140
5.15.140
redhat/kernel<6.1.64
6.1.64
redhat/kernel<6.5.13
6.5.13
redhat/kernel<6.6.3
6.6.3
redhat/kernel<6.7
6.7

Event History

May 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Rejected
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
Description
May 22, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 8, 2024
Rejected
via MITRE·11:37 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52756?

CVE-2023-52756 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to its impact on the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52756?

To resolve CVE-2023-52756, ensure that your Linux kernel is updated to a version beyond 4.14.331, 4.19.300, 5.4.262, 5.10.202, 5.15.140, 6.1.64, 6.5.13, 6.6.3, or 6.7.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2023-52756?

CVE-2023-52756 affects kernel versions up to and including 4.14.331, 4.19.300, 5.4.262, 5.10.202, 5.15.140, 6.1.64, 6.5.13, 6.6.3, and 6.7.

4

Is CVE-2023-52756 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2023-52756 does not pose a remote exploitation risk, as it affects the local kernel operations.

5

How was CVE-2023-52756 discovered?

CVE-2023-52756 was identified as a bug within the PWM subsystem of the Linux kernel that involved a double shift error.

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