CVE-2023-52649: drm/vkms: Avoid reading beyond LUT array

Published May 1, 2024
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Updated

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

drm/vkms: Avoid reading beyond LUT array

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2023-52649 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024050109-CVE-2023-52649-4614@gregkh/T

Other sources

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

drm/vkms: Avoid reading beyond LUT array

When the floor LUT index (drmfixp2int(lutindex) is the last index of the array the ceil LUT index will point to an entry beyond the array. Make sure we guard against it and use the value of the floor LUT index.

v3: - Drop bits from commit description that didn't contribute anything of value

NVD

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<6.6.23
6.6.23
redhat/kernel<6.7.11
6.7.11
redhat/kernel<6.8.2
6.8.2
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6<6.6.23
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.8.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

May 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:53 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:59 AM
Description
Jan 6, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:10 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52649?

CVE-2023-52649 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52649?

To fix CVE-2023-52649, ensure your Linux kernel is updated to version 6.6.23, 6.7.11, 6.8.2, or 6.9, or the respective patched versions from Debian.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-52649?

CVE-2023-52649 affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to 6.6.23, 6.7.11, 6.8.2, and 6.9.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-52649?

CVE-2023-52649 is a vulnerability associated with improper array boundary checks in the Linux kernel.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-52649?

There is no officially recommended workaround for CVE-2023-52649; updating to the patched versions is the best approach.

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