CVE-2023-23000: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Mar 1, 2023
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Updated

In the Linux kernel before 5.17, drivers/phy/tegra/xusb.c mishandles the tegraxusbfindportnode return value. Callers expect NULL in the error case, but an error pointer is used.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<5.17
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Mar 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 19, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:13 AM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:21 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:24 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Linux kernel vulnerability is CVE-2023-23000.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23000?

The severity of CVE-2023-23000 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-23000?

The affected software for CVE-2023-23000 is the Linux kernel before 5.17.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-23000?

To fix CVE-2023-23000, update your Linux kernel version to 5.17 or later.

5

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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