CVE-2023-52527
kernel: ipv4, ipv6: Fix handling of transhdrlen in __ip{,6}_append_data()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · March 2, 2024
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A flaw was found in of the Linux kernel's lt2p component, where the transport header length is erroneously included when appending data to IPv4 and IPv6 packets, specifically in situations where the packet is already partially filled, potentially affecting the stability of network operations.
Statement
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9 are not affected by this vulnerability.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.3CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation