CVE-2023-52675: powerpc/imc-pmu: Add a null pointer check in update_events_in_group()

Published May 17, 2024
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Updated

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

powerpc/imc-pmu: Add a null pointer check in updateeventsingroup()

kasprintf() returns a pointer to dynamically allocated memory which can be NULL upon failure.

Other sources

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

powerpc/imc-pmu: Add a null pointer check in updateeventsingroup()

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2023-52675 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024051749-CVE-2023-52675-4d66@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by the lack of a null pointer check in updateeventsingroup(). By sending a specially crafted request, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service.

IBM

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
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
Linux Linux kernel>=4.14<4.19.306
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<5.4.268
Linux Linux kernel>=5.5<5.10.209
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.148
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.75
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.14
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<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
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

May 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:24 PM
Description
May 18, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:36 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:02 AM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:09 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52675?

CVE-2023-52675 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52675?

To resolve CVE-2023-52675, update the Linux kernel to one of the fixed versions provided by your distribution.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2023-52675?

CVE-2023-52675 affects many Linux kernel versions prior to 4.19.306, 5.4.268, 5.10.209, 5.15.148, 6.1.75, and various versions in the 6.x series.

4

What impact does CVE-2023-52675 have?

CVE-2023-52675 could potentially allow a local user to exploit a null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2023-52675?

At this time, there are no known public exploits specifically targeting CVE-2023-52675.

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