CVE-2023-52678: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: Confirm list is non-empty before utilizing list_first_entry in kfd_topology.c Before using list_first_entry, make sure to check that list is not empty, if list is empty return -ENODATA. Fixes the below: drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/../amdkfd/kfd_topology.c:1347 kfd_create_indirect_link_prop() warn: can 'gpu_link' even be NULL? drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/../amdkfd/kfd_topology.c:1428 kfd_add_peer_prop() warn: can 'iolink1' even be NULL? drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/../amdkfd/kfd_topology.c:1433 kfd_add_peer_prop() warn: can 'iolink2' even be NULL?

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-754 CWE-754

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.0 — 6.1.75
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.14
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.7.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4525525cb7161d08f95d0e47025323dd10214313 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/499839eca34ad62d43025ec0b46b80e77065f6d8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4ac4e023ed7ab1c7c67d2d12b7b6198fcd099e5c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5024cce888e11e5688f77df81db9e14828495d64 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4525525cb7161d08f95d0e47025323dd10214313 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/499839eca34ad62d43025ec0b46b80e77065f6d8 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4ac4e023ed7ab1c7c67d2d12b7b6198fcd099e5c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5024cce888e11e5688f77df81db9e14828495d64

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52678? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: drm/amdkfd: Confirm list is non-empty before utilizing list_first_entry in kfd_topology.c Before using list_first_entry, make sure to check that list is not empty, if list is empty return -ENODATA. Fixes the below: drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/../amdkfd/kfd_topology.c:1347 kfd_create_indirect_link_prop() warn: can 'gpu_link' even be NULL? drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/../amdkfd/kfd_topology.c:1428 kfd_add_peer_prop() warn: can 'iolink1' even be NULL? drivers/gpu/drm/amd/amdgpu/../amdkfd/kfd_topology.c:1433 kfd_add_peer_prop() warn: can 'iolink2' even be NULL? It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-52678? +

CVE-2023-52678 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-52678? +

CVE-2023-52678 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-52678? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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