CVE-2023-52642

7.8 HIGH 0.2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: rc: bpf attach/detach requires write permission Note that bpf attach/detach also requires CAP_NET_ADMIN.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2024-04-17 10:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 06:43 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.8 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2024-04-17 10:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 06:43 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Record status: Analyzed

Affected

Linux Kernel < 5.10.210
Linux Kernel < 5.15.149
Linux Kernel < 6.1.79
Linux Kernel < 6.6.18
Linux Kernel < 6.7.6
Linux Kernel 6.8
Debian Linux 10.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.8

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record