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CVE-2023-52482

7.8 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: x86/srso: Add SRSO mitigation for Hygon processors Add mitigation for the speculative return stack overflow vulnerability which…

Published Feb 29, 2024CWE-787EPSS 0.26%

Overview

CVE-2023-52482 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 29, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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

x86/srso: Add SRSO mitigation for Hygon processors

Add mitigation for the speculative return stack overflow vulnerability

which exists on Hygon processors too.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52482?

CVE-2023-52482 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 29, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-52482?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-52482?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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