CVE-2023-52899
kernel: Add exception protection processing for vd in axi_chan_handle_err function
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 21, 2024
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's axi_chan_handle_err function that led to a kernel panic due to a NULL pointer dereference. The function lacked proper protection for the vd variable, causing a crash when exceptional cases occurred. The panic was triggered at virtual address 0000000000000060 with the error details showing a data abort exception.
Statement
Red Hat Enterprise Linux is not impacted by this CVE, as the vulnerability in question does not affect the specific versions or configurations of the Linux kernel used in its distributions. This ensures that users of Red Hat Enterprise Linux are not exposed to the potential risks associated with this issue, and no further action or mitigation is necessary for systems running this operating system.
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-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference