CVE-2023-52429: Medium severity linux kernel vulnerability

Published Feb 12, 2024
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Updated

dmtablecreate in drivers/md/dm-table.c in the Linux kernel through 6.7.4 can attempt to (in alloctargets) allocate more than INTMAX bytes, and crash, because of a missing check for struct dmioctl.targetcount.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<5.10.210
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11.0<5.15.149
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16.0<6.1.79
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2.0<6.6.18
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7.0<6.7.6
Fedoraproject Fedora=38
Fedoraproject Fedora=39
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1

Event History

Feb 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 9, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·02:37 PM
Description
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:33 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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