CVE-2023-23000: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Mar 01 2023(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel before 5.17, drivers/phy/tegra/xusb.c mishandles the tegra_xusb_find_port_node return value. Callers expect NULL in the error case, but an error pointer is used.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Linux kernel | <5.17 | |
| debian/linux | <=5.10.223-1<=5.10.226-1 | 6.1.115-1 6.1.112-1 6.11.7-1 6.11.9-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.17
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/045a31b95509c8f25f5f04ec5e0dec5cd09f2c5f
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230331-0004/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-23000
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/045a31b95509c8f25f5f04ec5e0dec5cd09f2c5f
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-23000
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-23000
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23000
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-23000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability is CVE-2023-23000.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-23000?
The severity of CVE-2023-23000 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
What is the affected software for CVE-2023-23000?
The affected software for CVE-2023-23000 is the Linux kernel before 5.17.
How can I fix CVE-2023-23000?
To fix CVE-2023-23000, update your Linux kernel version to 5.17 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-23000?
More information about CVE-2023-23000 can be found at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].
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