First published: Fri May 17 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: powerpc/powernv: Add a null pointer check in opal_event_init() kasprintf() returns a pointer to dynamically allocated memory which can be NULL upon failure.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
redhat/kernel | <4.19.306 | 4.19.306 |
redhat/kernel | <5.4.268 | 5.4.268 |
redhat/kernel | <5.10.209 | 5.10.209 |
redhat/kernel | <5.15.148 | 5.15.148 |
redhat/kernel | <6.1.75 | 6.1.75 |
redhat/kernel | <6.6.14 | 6.6.14 |
redhat/kernel | <6.7.2 | 6.7.2 |
redhat/kernel | <6.8 | 6.8 |
debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.10-1 6.12.11-1 |
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CVE-2023-52686 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system stability and security.
To fix CVE-2023-52686, update the Linux kernel to one of the patched versions listed in the vulnerability report.
CVE-2023-52686 affects multiple kernel versions prior to 4.19.306, 5.4.268, 5.10.209, 5.15.148, 6.1.75, 6.6.14, 6.7.2, and 6.8.
CVE-2023-52686 involves a null pointer dereference due to lack of checks in the opal_event_init() function of the Linux kernel.
Yes, running an outdated kernel that is vulnerable to CVE-2023-52686 puts your system at risk of crashes and potential exploitation.