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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-52733
CVE-2023-52733:
Linux Kernel vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-52733 affects the Linux kernel and involves a vulnerability in the s390 decompressor component. The issue specifically relates to the __decompress() function where a buffer length specification was needed to prevent overflow (NVD, CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability is located in the s390 decompressor component of the Linux kernel, specifically affecting the __decompress() function. The issue stems from improper buffer length handling that could lead to an overflow condition (NVD).
Impact
A successful exploitation of this vulnerability could potentially lead to buffer overflow conditions in the Linux kernel's s390 decompressor component (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been resolved in the Linux kernel through a patch that properly specifies the buffer length in the __decompress() function to prevent overflow (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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