CVE-2023-52659
kernel: x86/mm: Ensure input to pfn_to_kaddr() is treated as a 64-bit type
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 17, 2024
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel affected the x86/mm code, specifically in the pfn_to_kaddr() macro. The issue arises when the macro does not correctly handle input as a 64-bit type, causing crashes on 64-bit platforms, especially for SEV-SNP guests, when processing addresses above the 1TB range.
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 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE not specified