CVE-2023-54312
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Buffer Overflow in Linux Kernel BPF tcp_basertt Component

Publication date: 2025-12-30

Last updated on: 2025-12-30

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: samples/bpf: Fix buffer overflow in tcp_basertt Using sizeof(nv) or strlen(nv)+1 is correct.

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Published
2025-12-30
Last Modified
2025-12-30
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2025-12-30
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2023-54312
EUVD
EUVD-2023-60492

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linux linux_kernel *

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a buffer overflow issue in the Linux kernel's samples/bpf component, specifically in the tcp_basertt function. The problem was caused by incorrect use of sizeof(nv) or strlen(nv)+1, which could lead to writing beyond the allocated buffer.

Impact Analysis

A buffer overflow vulnerability can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, cause a denial of service, or crash the system by corrupting memory. This could compromise system stability and security.

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