First published: Tue May 21 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iommufd: Fix missing update of domains_itree after splitting iopt_area In iopt_area_split(), if the original iopt_area has filled a domain and is linked to domains_itree, pages_nodes have to be properly reinserted. Otherwise the domains_itree becomes corrupted and we will UAF.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
redhat/kernel | <6.5.13 | 6.5.13 |
redhat/kernel | <6.6.3 | 6.6.3 |
redhat/kernel | <6.7 | 6.7 |
Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.5.13 | |
Linux Kernel | >=6.6<6.6.3 |
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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.
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.
CVE-2023-52801 affects Linux kernel versions up to 6.5.13 and versions between 6.6 and 6.6.3.
Yes, CVE-2023-52801 is related to the management of memory in the Linux kernel, specifically the handling of iopt_area.
Administrators of systems running affected Linux kernel versions, particularly within environments using Red Hat packages, should be concerned about CVE-2023-52801.