CVE-2023-52504
kernel: x86/alternatives: Disable KASAN in apply_alternatives()
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · March 2, 2024
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel, related to the Kernel Address Sanitizer (KASAN), specifically on systems with 5-level paging. The issue occurs when KASAN triggers an out-of-bounds access in the rcu_is_watching() function, and could lead to memory corruption or crashes.
Statement
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9 are not affected by this vulnerability.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read