5.5
MEDIUM CVSS 3.1
CVE-2023-52450
perf/x86/intel/uncore: Fix NULL pointer dereference issue in upi_fill_topology()
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: perf/x86/intel/uncore: Fix NULL pointer dereference issue in upi_fill_topology() Get logical socket id instead of physical id in discover_upi_topology() to avoid out-of-bound access on 'upi = &type->topology[nid][idx];' line that leads to NULL pointer dereference in upi_fill_topology()

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 22, 2024, 5:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 8:39 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-52450 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Linux linux_kernel
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
The Linux kernel contains a vulnerability; updating the kernel resolves the issue.
  • Update the Linux kernel to a patched version.
  • Consult vendor advisories for specific patching instructions.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-52450 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1692cf434ba13ee212495b5af795b6a07e986ce4
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d6f4a78b104c65e4256c3776c9949f49a1b459e
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bf1bf09e6b599758851457f3999779622a48d015
  • CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    May. 28, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 18, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1692cf434ba13ee212495b5af795b6a07e986ce4 No Types Assigned https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1692cf434ba13ee212495b5af795b6a07e986ce4 Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d6f4a78b104c65e4256c3776c9949f49a1b459e No Types Assigned https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d6f4a78b104c65e4256c3776c9949f49a1b459e Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bf1bf09e6b599758851457f3999779622a48d015 No Types Assigned https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bf1bf09e6b599758851457f3999779622a48d015 Patch
    Added CWE NIST CWE-476
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.2.0 up to (excluding) 6.6.14 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.7.0 up to (excluding) 6.7.2
  • CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    Feb. 22, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: perf/x86/intel/uncore: Fix NULL pointer dereference issue in upi_fill_topology() Get logical socket id instead of physical id in discover_upi_topology() to avoid out-of-bound access on 'upi = &type->topology[nid][idx];' line that leads to NULL pointer dereference in upi_fill_topology()
    Added Reference Linux https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bf1bf09e6b599758851457f3999779622a48d015 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Linux https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d6f4a78b104c65e4256c3776c9949f49a1b459e [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Linux https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1692cf434ba13ee212495b5af795b6a07e986ce4 [No types assigned]
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 5.5
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