Auth bypass in Linux

CVE-2023-52642

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: rc: bpf attach/detach requires write permission Note that bpf attach/detach also requires CAP_NET_ADMIN.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.002 (10.8th 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.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52642?
CVE-2023-52642 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2024-04-17.
How severe is CVE-2023-52642?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.