CVE-2023-52687

kernel: crypto: safexcel - Add error handling for dma_map_sg() calls

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · May 17, 2024

Updated · October 21, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Safexcel cryptographic driver, caused by inadequate error handling for dma_map_sg() calls. This issue can lead to improper handling of DMA mappings, potentially affecting cryptographic operations.

Statement

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is not vulnerable to this CVE, as it does not affect the versions or configurations of the Linux kernel used in its distributions.

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 · 5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-252 · Unchecked Return Value