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CVE-2023-53582: wifi: brcmfmac: ensure CLM version is null-terminated to prevent stack-out-of-bounds

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: brcmfmac: ensure CLM version is null-terminated to prevent stack-out-of-bounds Fix a stack-out-of-bounds read in brcmfmac that occurs when 'buf' that is not null-terminated is passed as an argument of strreplace() in brcmf_c_preinit_dcmds(). This buffer is filled with a CLM version string by memcpy() in brcmf_fil_iovar_data_get(). Ensure buf is null-terminated. Found by a modified version of syzkaller. [ 33.004414][ T1896] brcmfmac: brcmf_c_process_clm_blob: no clm_blob available (err=-2), device may have limited channels available [ 33.013486][ T1896] brcmfmac: brcmf_c_preinit_dcmds: Firmware: BCM43236/3 wl0: Nov 30 2011 17:33:42 version 5.90.188.22 [ 33.021554][ T1896] ================================================================== [ 33.022379][ T1896] BUG: KASAN: stack-out-of-bounds in strreplace+0xf2/0x110 [ 33.023122][ T1896] Read of size 1 at addr ffffc90001d6efc8 by task kworker/0:2/1896 [ 33.023852][ T1896] [ 33.024096][ T1896] CPU: 0 PID: 1896 Comm: kworker/0:2 Tainted: G O 5.14.0+ #132 [ 33.024927][ T1896] Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (i440FX + PIIX, 1996), BIOS rel-1.12.1-0-ga5cab58e9a3f-prebuilt.qemu.org 04/01/2014 [ 33.026065][ T1896] Workqueue: usb_hub_wq hub_event [ 33.026581][ T1896] Call Trace: [ 33.026896][ T1896] dump_stack_lvl+0x57/0x7d [ 33.027372][ T1896] print_address_description.constprop.0.cold+0xf/0x334 [ 33.028037][ T1896] ? strreplace+0xf2/0x110 [ 33.028403][ T1896] ? strreplace+0xf2/0x110 [ 33.028807][ T1896] kasan_report.cold+0x83/0xdf [ 33.029283][ T1896] ? strreplace+0xf2/0x110 [ 33.029666][ T1896] strreplace+0xf2/0x110 [ 33.029966][ T1896] brcmf_c_preinit_dcmds+0xab1/0xc40 [ 33.030351][ T1896] ? brcmf_c_set_joinpref_default+0x100/0x100 [ 33.030787][ T1896] ? rcu_read_lock_sched_held+0xa1/0xd0 [ 33.031223][ T1896] ? rcu_read_lock_bh_held+0xb0/0xb0 [ 33.031661][ T1896] ? lock_acquire+0x19d/0x4e0 [ 33.032091][ T1896] ? find_held_lock+0x2d/0x110 [ 33.032605][ T1896] ? brcmf_usb_deq+0x1a7/0x260 [ 33.033087][ T1896] ? brcmf_usb_rx_fill_all+0x5a/0xf0 [ 33.033582][ T1896] brcmf_attach+0x246/0xd40 [ 33.034022][ T1896] ? wiphy_new_nm+0x1476/0x1d50 [ 33.034383][ T1896] ? kmemdup+0x30/0x40 [ 33.034722][ T1896] brcmf_usb_probe+0x12de/0x1690 [ 33.035223][ T1896] ? brcmf_usbdev_qinit.constprop.0+0x470/0x470 [ 33.035833][ T1896] usb_probe_interface+0x25f/0x710 [ 33.036315][ T1896] really_probe+0x1be/0xa90 [ 33.036656][ T1896] __driver_probe_device+0x2ab/0x460 [ 33.037026][ T1896] ? usb_match_id.part.0+0x88/0xc0 [ 33.037383][ T1896] driver_probe_device+0x49/0x120 [ 33.037790][ T1896] __device_attach_driver+0x18a/0x250 [ 33.038300][ T1896] ? driver_allows_async_probing+0x120/0x120 [ 33.038986][ T1896] bus_for_each_drv+0x123/0x1a0 [ 33.039906][ T1896] ? bus_rescan_devices+0x20/0x20 [ 33.041412][ T1896] ? lockdep_hardirqs_on_prepare+0x273/0x3e0 [ 33.041861][ T1896] ? trace_hardirqs_on+0x1c/0x120 [ 33.042330][ T1896] __device_attach+0x207/0x330 [ 33.042664][ T1896] ? device_bind_driver+0xb0/0xb0 [ 33.043026][ T1896] ? kobject_uevent_env+0x230/0x12c0 [ 33.043515][ T1896] bus_probe_device+0x1a2/0x260 [ 33.043914][ T1896] device_add+0xa61/0x1ce0 [ 33.044227][ T1896] ? __mutex_unlock_slowpath+0xe7/0x660 [ 33.044891][ T1896] ? __fw_devlink_link_to_suppliers+0x550/0x550 [ 33.045531][ T1896] usb_set_configuration+0x984/0x1770 [ 33.046051][ T1896] ? kernfs_create_link+0x175/0x230 [ 33.046548][ T1896] usb_generic_driver_probe+0x69/0x90 [ 33.046931][ T1896] usb_probe_device+0x9c/0x220 [ 33.047434][ T1896] really_probe+0x1be/0xa90 [ 33.047760][ T1896] __driver_probe_device+0x2ab/0x460 [ 33.048134][ T1896] driver_probe_device+0x49/0x120 [ 33.048516][ T1896] __device_attach_driver+0x18a/0x250 [ 33.048910][ T1896] ? driver_allows_async_probing+0x120/0x120 ---truncated---

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2023-53582 is a Linux kernel bug in the Broadcom brcmfmac Wi-Fi driver. A missing string terminator can cause a stack out-of-bounds read during driver initialization. Public sources do not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation.

Executive priority

Prioritize normal kernel patching for systems using Broadcom Wi-Fi, especially laptops and embedded Linux devices. There is no sourced evidence of exploitation, but kernel memory-safety bugs should not remain unpatched long-term.

Technical view

In brcmf_c_preinit_dcmds(), a CLM version buffer populated by brcmf_fil_iovar_data_get() could be passed to strreplace() without null termination. KASAN reported a stack-out-of-bounds read. Stable kernel commits fix this by ensuring the buffer is null-terminated.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to Linux systems running affected kernel versions with the brcmfmac Broadcom FullMAC Wi-Fi driver in use. The CVE data lists affected Linux version markers including 4.15, 4.19.276, 5.4.235, 5.10.173, 5.15.99, 6.1.16, 6.2.3, and 6.3.

Exploitation context

The issue was found by a modified syzkaller. The provided trace occurs during USB Wi-Fi device probing and firmware initialization. CISA KEV is false, and the provided sources do not state active exploitation or a public exploit.

Researcher notes

The CVE record lacks CVSS, CWE, and detailed exploitability analysis. Validation should focus on code lineage, kernel stable backports, and whether brcmfmac is reachable in the deployed hardware configuration.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply Linux kernel updates containing the referenced stable fixes.
  • Use distribution kernel advisories to identify the corrected package for your environment.
  • If updates are delayed, assess whether brcmfmac-supported Wi-Fi hardware is required.
  • Monitor vendor guidance for any additional mitigations or backports.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux hosts and appliances using Broadcom brcmfmac Wi-Fi.
  • Check running kernel versions against vendor fixed builds.
  • Confirm installed kernel includes one of the referenced stable commits or vendor backport.
  • Review kernel logs for brcmfmac initialization errors during hardware testing.
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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinuxfdd0bd88ceaecf729db103ac8836af5805dd2dc1, fdd0bd88ceaecf729db103ac8836af5805dd2dc1, fdd0bd88ceaecf729db103ac8836af5805dd2dc1, fdd0bd88ceaecf729db103ac8836af5805dd2dc1, fdd0bd88ceaecf729db103ac8836af5805dd2dc1, fdd0bd88ceaecf729db103ac8836af5805dd2dc1, fdd0bd88ceaecf729db103ac8836af5805dd2dc1unaffected
LinuxLinux4.15, 0, 4.19.276, 5.4.235, 5.10.173, 5.15.99, 6.1.16, 6.2.3, 6.3affected
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