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MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2023-53080
xsk: Add missing overflow check in xdp_umem_reg
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xsk: Add missing overflow check in xdp_umem_reg The number of chunks can overflow u32. Make sure to return -EINVAL on overflow. Also remove a redundant u32 cast assigning umem->npgs.

INFO

Published Date :

May 2, 2025, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 12, 2025, 8:49 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update the Linux kernel to fix an integer overflow vulnerability in xdp_umem_reg.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
  • Apply the patch for xsk: Add missing overflow check.
  • Recompile the kernel if necessary.
  • Reboot the system after applying updates.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-53080.

URL Resource
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3cfc3564411acf96bf2fb791f706a1aa4f872c1d Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/580634b03a55f04a3c1968bcbd97736c079c6601 Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a069909acc4435eeb41d05ccc03baa447cc01b7e Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb2e3bfb2a79db0c2057c6f701b782954394c67f Patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c7df4813b149362248d6ef7be41a311e27bf75fe Patch
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-53080 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 12, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Added CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.3:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.3:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.3:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.11 up to (excluding) 5.15.105 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.16 up to (excluding) 6.1.22 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.2 up to (excluding) 6.2.9 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.18 up to (excluding) 5.10.177
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3cfc3564411acf96bf2fb791f706a1aa4f872c1d Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/580634b03a55f04a3c1968bcbd97736c079c6601 Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a069909acc4435eeb41d05ccc03baa447cc01b7e Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb2e3bfb2a79db0c2057c6f701b782954394c67f Types: Patch
    Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c7df4813b149362248d6ef7be41a311e27bf75fe Types: Patch
  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    May. 02, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xsk: Add missing overflow check in xdp_umem_reg The number of chunks can overflow u32. Make sure to return -EINVAL on overflow. Also remove a redundant u32 cast assigning umem->npgs.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3cfc3564411acf96bf2fb791f706a1aa4f872c1d
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/580634b03a55f04a3c1968bcbd97736c079c6601
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a069909acc4435eeb41d05ccc03baa447cc01b7e
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bb2e3bfb2a79db0c2057c6f701b782954394c67f
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c7df4813b149362248d6ef7be41a311e27bf75fe
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
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