CVE-2023-3357: Null Pointer Dereference

Q: Who can exploit this issue?

A local user with low privileges can trigger the flaw. The provided CVSS vector indicates local access is required and no user interaction is needed.

Q: What is the impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation can crash the affected system, causing a denial of service. The supplied CVSS vector indicates availability impact only, with no stated confidentiality or integrity impact.

Q: Is a fix available?

Yes. A patch is available, and the referenced Linux kernel commit is 53ffa6a9f83b2170c60591da1ead8791d5a42e81.

Published Jun 28, 2023

Updated

A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in the Linux kernel AMD Sensor Fusion Hub driver. This flaw allows a local user to crash the system.

Affected Software

8 affected components

Linux Linux kernel<=6.0.19

Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc1

Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc2

Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc3

Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc4

Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc5

Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc6

Linux Linux kernel=6.1-rc7

Remediation

Patch Available

https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=53ffa6a9f83b2170c60591da1ead8791d5a42e81

Event History

Jun 28, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·10:15 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can exploit this issue?

A local user with low privileges can trigger the flaw. The provided CVSS vector indicates local access is required and no user interaction is needed.

What is the impact of successful exploitation?

Successful exploitation can crash the affected system, causing a denial of service. The supplied CVSS vector indicates availability impact only, with no stated confidentiality or integrity impact.

Is a fix available?

Yes. A patch is available, and the referenced Linux kernel commit is 53ffa6a9f83b2170c60591da1ead8791d5a42e81.

CVE-2023-3357: Null Pointer Dereference

Affected Software

Remediation

Patch Available

Event History

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can exploit this issue?

What is the impact of successful exploitation?

Is a fix available?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can exploit this issue?

What is the impact of successful exploitation?

Is a fix available?