CVE-2023-37453

Summary

CVE-2023-37453 is a newly identified vulnerability affecting the USB subsystem in Linux kernels up to version 6.4.2. This issue leads to an out-of-bounds read in the "read_descriptors" function located in "drivers/usb/core/sysfs.c". When exploited, this vulnerability can cause a crash, potentially leading to denial-of-service conditions or potentially more severe consequences for unsuspecting users. The exact impact of the vulnerability on system security is still under investigation. It is strongly recommended that Linux users update their kernels to the latest available version to mitigate this risk.

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