SB2024060585 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel crypto



SB2024060585 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel crypto

Published: June 5, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024060585
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-52472)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to NULL pointer dereference within the rsa_check_exponent_fips() function in crypto/rsa.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.