CVE-2023-52834: atl1c: Work around the DMA RX overflow issue

Published May 21, 2024
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Updated

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

atl1c: Work around the DMA RX overflow issue

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2023-52834 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024052109-CVE-2023-52834-4c46@gregkh/T

Other sources

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

atl1c: Work around the DMA RX overflow issue

This is based on alx driver commit 881d0327db37 ("net: alx: Work around the DMA RX overflow issue").

The alx and atl1c drivers had RX overflow error which was why a custom allocator was created to avoid certain addresses. The simpler workaround then created for alx driver, but not for atl1c due to lack of tester.

Instead of using a custom allocator, check the allocated skb address and use skbreserve() to move away from problematic 0x...fc0 address.

Tested on AR8131 on Acer 4540.

NVD

Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an DMA RX overflow issue. By sending a specially crafted request, a local authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service condition.

IBM

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
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
redhat/kernel<5.15.140
5.15.140
redhat/kernel<6.1.64
6.1.64
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<5.15.140
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.64
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.5.13
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6<6.6.3

Event History

May 21, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 22, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52834?

CVE-2023-52834 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel that addresses a DMA RX overflow issue.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-52834?

To resolve CVE-2023-52834, upgrade affected kernel versions to 5.15.140, 6.1.64, 6.5.13, 6.6.3, or 6.7.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2023-52834?

CVE-2023-52834 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel as well as IBM Security Verify Governance products up to version ISVG 10.0.2.

4

What products are impacted by CVE-2023-52834?

CVE-2023-52834 impacts IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager software stack, and its virtual appliances and containers.

5

Is CVE-2023-52834 a critical vulnerability?

While the severity level is not specified, any vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel should be addressed promptly due to its potential impact.

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