CVE-2023-52470: drm/radeon: check the alloc_workqueue return value in radeon_crtc_init()

Published Feb 25, 2024
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Updated

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

drm/radeon: check the allocworkqueue return value in radeoncrtcinit()

check the allocworkqueue return value in radeoncrtcinit() to avoid null-ptr-deref.

Other sources

Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a NULL pointer dereference in radeoncrtcinit(). A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.

IBM

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=3.16.0<4.19.306
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20.0<5.4.268
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5.0<5.10.209
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11.0<5.15.148
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16.0<6.1.75
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2.0<6.6.14
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7.0<6.7.2
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container<=ISVG 10.0.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1

Event History

Feb 25, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:16 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:16 AM
Description
Feb 27, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:57 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:51 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52470?

CVE-2023-52470 has not been assigned a severity rating, but it involves a potential null pointer dereference issue.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52470?

To fix CVE-2023-52470, update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch, such as 5.10.223-1, 6.1.123-1, or later.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2023-52470?

CVE-2023-52470 affects multiple Linux kernel versions ranging from 3.16.0 to 6.7.2, specifically within certain ranges.

4

What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2023-52470?

Not addressing CVE-2023-52470 may lead to system instability and potential exploitation through a null pointer dereference.

5

Is CVE-2023-52470 limited to specific Linux distributions?

CVE-2023-52470 is related to the Linux kernel and can affect any distribution utilizing vulnerable versions of the kernel.

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