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CVE-2023-52561: arm64: dts: qcom: sdm845-db845c: Mark cont splash memory region as reserved

First published: Sat Mar 02 2024(Updated: )

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: arm64: dts: qcom: sdm845-db845c: Mark cont splash memory region as reserved Adding a reserved memory region for the framebuffer memory (the splash memory region set up by the bootloader). It fixes a kernel panic (arm-smmu: Unhandled context fault at this particular memory region) reported on DB845c running v5.10.y.

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Kernel-devel>=5.10.0
Linux Kernel<6.1.56
Linux Kernel>=6.2<6.5.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-52561?

    CVE-2023-52561 is a medium-severity vulnerability that can lead to kernel panic on affected Linux systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-52561?

    To fix CVE-2023-52561, you should update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch addressing this vulnerability.

  • What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2023-52561?

    CVE-2023-52561 affects Linux kernel version 5.10.0 and later versions prior to the patch.

  • What component is primarily impacted by CVE-2023-52561?

    CVE-2023-52561 primarily impacts the framebuffer memory region in the Linux kernel for the arm64 architecture.

  • Is CVE-2023-52561 specific to any particular hardware?

    CVE-2023-52561 specifically affects the Qualcomm SDM845 chipset in devices that utilize the Linux kernel.

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