CVE-2023-52801: iommufd: Fix missing update of domains_itree after splitting iopt_area

Published May 21, 2024
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Updated

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

iommufd: Fix missing update of domainsitree after splitting ioptarea

In ioptareasplit(), if the original ioptarea has filled a domain and is linked to domainsitree, pagesnodes have to be properly reinserted. Otherwise the domainsitree becomes corrupted and we will UAF.

Other sources

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

iommufd: Fix missing update of domainsitree after splitting ioptarea

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2023-52801 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024052159-CVE-2023-52801-b287@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<6.5.13
6.5.13
redhat/kernel<6.6.3
6.6.3
redhat/kernel<6.7
6.7
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.5.13
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6<6.6.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.5.13
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.3
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.7

Event History

May 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:31 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 22, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52801?

The severity of CVE-2023-52801 has not been explicitly rated, but it addresses a vulnerability in the Linux kernel affecting the memory management functionality.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52801?

To fix CVE-2023-52801, update the Linux kernel to version 6.5.13, 6.6.3, or 6.7 as provided by Red Hat.

3

What versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2023-52801?

CVE-2023-52801 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.5.13 and versions between 6.6 and 6.6.3.

4

Is CVE-2023-52801 related to memory management in Linux?

Yes, CVE-2023-52801 is related to the management of memory in the Linux kernel, specifically the handling of iopt_area.

5

Who should be concerned about CVE-2023-52801?

Administrators of systems running affected Linux kernel versions, particularly within environments using Red Hat packages, should be concerned about CVE-2023-52801.

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