CVE-2023-52492: dmaengine: fix NULL pointer in channel unregistration function
First published: Thu Feb 29 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dmaengine: fix NULL pointer in channel unregistration function __dma_async_device_channel_register() can fail. In case of failure, chan->local is freed (with free_percpu()), and chan->local is nullified. When dma_async_device_unregister() is called (because of managed API or intentionally by DMA controller driver), channels are unconditionally unregistered, leading to this NULL pointer: [ 1.318693] Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 00000000000000d0 [...] [ 1.484499] Call trace: [ 1.486930] device_del+0x40/0x394 [ 1.490314] device_unregister+0x20/0x7c [ 1.494220] __dma_async_device_channel_unregister+0x68/0xc0 Look at dma_async_device_register() function error path, channel device unregistration is done only if chan->local is not NULL. Then add the same condition at the beginning of __dma_async_device_channel_unregister() function, to avoid NULL pointer issue whatever the API used to reach this function.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <5.10.210 | 5.10.210 |
| redhat/kernel | <5.15.149 | 5.15.149 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.1.76 | 6.1.76 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.6.15 | 6.6.15 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.7.3 | 6.7.3 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.8 | 6.8 |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.6<5.10.210 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.149 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.76 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.15 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.7.3 | |
| Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.21-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/047fce470412ab64cb7345f9ff5d06919078ad79
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ab32986a0b9e329eb7f8f04dd57cc127f797c08
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f0ccfad2031eddcc510caf4e57f2d4aa2d8a50b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9263fd2a63487c6d04cbb7b74a48fb12e1e352d0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9de69732dde4e443c1c7f89acbbed2c45a6a8e17
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f5c24d94512f1b288262beda4d3dcb9629222fc7
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-52492
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-52492
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/20240229155245.1571576-33-lee@kernel.org/T
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2269184
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8870
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8856
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9315
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2269183
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-52492
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-52492
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-52492
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-52492
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/f5c24d94512f1b288262beda4d3dcb9629222fc7
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-52492?
CVE-2023-52492 has been categorized with high severity due to its potential impact on system stability and security.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52492?
To address CVE-2023-52492, upgrade to the recommended kernel versions that include the patch for this vulnerability.
Which kernel versions are affected by CVE-2023-52492?
CVE-2023-52492 affects various kernel versions prior to 5.10.210, 5.15.149, 6.1.76, 6.6.15, 6.7.3, and 6.8.
Is CVE-2023-52492 a remote exploit?
CVE-2023-52492 is not specifically classified as a remote exploit; it pertains to local interactions within the kernel.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2023-52492?
Systems running the affected versions of the Linux kernel, particularly distributions based on Red Hat and Debian, are vulnerable to CVE-2023-52492.
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