CVE-2023-52429
First published: Mon Feb 12 2024(Updated: )
dm_table_create in drivers/md/dm-table.c in the Linux kernel through 6.7.4 can attempt to (in alloc_targets) allocate more than INT_MAX bytes, and crash, because of a missing check for struct dm_ioctl.target_count.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <5.10.210 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11.0<5.15.149 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16.0<6.1.79 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2.0<6.6.18 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7.0<6.7.6 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =38 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =39 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.135-1 6.12.22-1 6.12.25-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=bd504bcfec41a503b32054da5472904b404341a4
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/dm-devel/msg56625.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GS7S3XLTLOUKBXV67LLFZWB3YVFJZHRK/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3LZROQAX7Q7LEP4F7WQ3KUZKWCZGFFP2/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-52429
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00020.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3LZROQAX7Q7LEP4F7WQ3KUZKWCZGFFP2/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GS7S3XLTLOUKBXV67LLFZWB3YVFJZHRK/
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/bd504bcfec41a503b32054da5472904b404341a4
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-52429
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-52429
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-52429
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-52429
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-52429?
CVE-2023-52429 has a high severity as it can cause system crashes due to memory allocation issues.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52429?
To fix CVE-2023-52429, update your Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.11-1, or 6.12.12-1.
What systems are affected by CVE-2023-52429?
CVE-2023-52429 affects various versions of the Linux kernel up to 6.7.4, including specific Fedora releases.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2023-52429?
The potential consequences of CVE-2023-52429 include system crashes and instability due to excessive memory allocation.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-52429 before applying patches?
Currently, there is no specific workaround for CVE-2023-52429, so applying the recommended patches is essential.
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