CVE-2023-52641: fs/ntfs3: Add NULL ptr dereference checking at the end of attr_allocate_frame()

Published Apr 3, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

fs/ntfs3: Add NULL ptr dereference checking at the end of attrallocateframe()

It is preferable to exit through the out: label because internal debugging functions are located there.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<5.15.150
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.80
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.19
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.8-rc3
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1

Event History

Apr 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:00 AM
Description
May 6, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:12 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52641?

CVE-2023-52641 has a severity rating that reflects potential risks associated with a NULL pointer dereference in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52641?

To fix CVE-2023-52641, update your Linux kernel to at least version 5.10.223-1, 6.1.119-1, or any later patched versions.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2023-52641?

CVE-2023-52641 affects Linux Kernel versions between 5.15 and 6.8-rc3.

4

Is CVE-2023-52641 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2023-52641 is primarily a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

5

What potential impact does CVE-2023-52641 have?

CVE-2023-52641 could potentially allow an attacker to crash the system or escalate privileges due to the NULL pointer dereference.

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