CVE-2023-52429

kernel: missing check for struct in dm-table.c can cause a crash

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Severity

Low

Red Hat Product Security

4.4

CVSS 3.1

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Published · February 12, 2024

Updated · November 21, 2025

Description

A flaw was found in the md driver in the linux kernel. Due to a missing check for struct dm_ioctl.target_count, dm_table_create can attempt to allocate more bytes than intended, resulting in a crash.

Statement

Considered Low impact, because unprivileged user cannot trigger it.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 4.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-754 · Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions