Vulnerability in Linux

CVE-2023-52436

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: f2fs: explicitly null-terminate the xattr list When setting an xattr, explicitly null-terminate the xattr list. This eliminates the fragile assumption that the unused xattr space is always zeroed.

EPSS: 0.003 (22.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52436?
CVE-2023-52436 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-02-20.
How severe is CVE-2023-52436?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.